An Asian resident has been detained for allegedly growing cannabis in his house.
The 28-year-old man was found attempting to sell almost half kilo of the drug after growing it in his home; this is according to a statement by the Abu Dhabi Police.
Police said they seized more than 600g of the marijuana plants and seeds from the man’s house.
“The Asian man had soil, lighting and controlled the temperature in his home in order to grow and sustain the marijuana plants,” said Brig General Dr. Rashid Bou Rusheid; director of the criminal investigation department at Abu Dhabi Police.
Dr. Rashid also revealed that the suspect admitted to having plans to harvest the plants.
The Asian man has now been referred to the public prosecution for charges.
