Police raided a property in Jersikas pagasts, Līvānu novads, and seized an indoor cannabis operation, including 81 dried plants. In total, officers found 33 live cannabis plants in pots and seven more plants being dried. During the search, they also seized 19 cartridges and detained a 1980-born man on suspicion of criminal activity. The case began when Latvian State Police officers, checking operational information about possible illegal drug trafficking, inspected the property in early October. They carried out sanctioned searches at a private home and a nearby greenhouse. Investigators said the grow site was equipped with items needed for cannabis cultivation, including lights, watering systems and ventilation equipment. A criminal case was opened for alleged offences under Krimināllikuma 253.1 panta pirmā daļa, which covers the unauthorized production, purchase, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale, or unauthorized sale. The same investigation was also qualified under Krimināllikuma 256. panta pirmā daļa and Krimināllikuma 233. panta otrā daļa. Police said the suspect was detained on suspicion and that the investigation is ongoing.