Otwock Man Arrested After Inviting Police to Search His Apartment Reveal Drugs and Cannabis

A 46-year-old Otwock resident who invited police officers to search his apartment during a domestic dispute intervention was arrested after they uncovered an illegal cannabis cultivation and a large stash of psychotropic substances.

Police Intervention and Apartment Search

The intervention began following a report of a domestic dispute at an apartment in Otwock, prompting the duty officer to dispatch a patrol. Upon entering the premises, officers immediately smelled an intense odor of marijuana. When asked if there were any prohibited substances in the apartment, the 46-year-old occupant confidently claimed he was clean and invited the officers to check the rooms themselves.

Seizure of Drugs and Cultivation

Officers accepted the invitation and searched the apartment, uncovering two illegally cultivated cannabis plants and a substantial supply of ready-to-use drugs. In total, authorities seized 58 grams of marijuana, 166 grams of amphetamine, 9 grams of mephedrone, and an electronic scale used for portioning the substances.

Suspect’s Medical Excuse Rejected

During the arrest, the 46-year-old attempted to justify the presence of the illegal substances by claiming that a doctor had prescribed the amphetamine and marijuana, but he decided to supply himself independently because the doses were too small. The explanations of the amateur pharmacologist proved useless, and he was detained while a forensic technician worked at the scene under the supervision of the Otwock District Prosecutor’s Office.

Court Order and Potential Penalty

The gathered evidence provided the basis for a motion to apply an isolation preventive measure. The District Court in Otwock fully agreed with the prosecutor’s arguments and decided to temporarily arrest the 46-year-old for a period of three months. The man faces up to 10 years in prison for illegal cannabis cultivation and possession of a significant amount of psychotropic substances.