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Polish Man Faces Jail for Mistakenly Cultivating Cannabis

Lublin Resident Claims Innocent Error as Police Seize Over 30 Plants

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23 July 2024
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A 34-year-old man from the Susiec municipality in Lublin faces up to three years in prison after police discovered he was cultivating cannabis plants on his recreational plot. The man insists the cultivation was unintentional, claiming he planted the cannabis seeds by mistake.

The local police, specifically the narcotics unit of the Tomaszów Lubelski criminal department, investigated the case after receiving a tip-off about illegal cannabis cultivation. Upon arrival at the scene, they found the man tending to more than 30 cannabis plants hidden among other vegetation on his property.

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The suspect initially told the officers that he believed he was growing fiber hemp, which is legal in Poland. However, police tests revealed that the plants were not fiber hemp but a different type of cannabis, whose cultivation is prohibited under Polish law. Commissioner Anna Kamola of the Tomaszów police confirmed these findings in a statement.

The man was subsequently taken into custody, where he explained that he might have accidentally planted the cannabis seeds from leftover marijuana he had previously smoked. Despite his explanations, the police did not believe his story and proceeded to dismantle the cultivation setup, seizing the plants as evidence.

Unintentional Cultivation or Carelessness?

The case has sparked discussion regarding the plausibility of the man’s explanation. The suspect maintains that he had no intention of growing illegal cannabis and that the seeds must have been mixed up with those of legal plants. This defense hinges on the difficulty of distinguishing cannabis seeds from those of other plants without proper knowledge.

However, the legal consequences of unintentional cultivation are significant. Under Polish law, cultivating cannabis other than fiber hemp can lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment. The man’s claim of accidental planting will likely be scrutinized in court, where the burden of proof will be on him to demonstrate that the act was indeed unintentional.

Legal Background

Cannabis laws in Poland are stringent. While the cultivation of fiber hemp is permitted under strict regulations, growing cannabis with higher levels of THC, the psychoactive compound, is illegal. The distinction between different types of cannabis plants is crucial, as it determines the legal implications of cultivation.

The man’s case highlights the complexities surrounding cannabis laws and the importance of public awareness regarding what is permissible. Whether or not his explanation of accidental cultivation holds, the situation underscores the potential for legal trouble when dealing with substances that are heavily regulated.

As the 34-year-old awaits his court date, his case serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of understanding and complying with local laws on controlled substances. Whether his defense of unintentional cultivation will mitigate his potential punishment remains to be seen, but the case is a stark reminder of the legal risks associated with cannabis cultivation in Poland.

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