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Polish man lights joint in police station, found with over half a kilo of drugs

22.01.2025 13:30
A 28-year-old man was arrested after strolling into a local police station in Szczytno, northeastern Poland, and casually lighting a marijuana joint while seated in the waiting room.
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Officers detained the man, and a subsequent search of his home revealed over 600 grams of narcotics, including marijuana and amphetamine.

Police say the suspect arrived at the station to address a previous incident involving him. Invited to wait in the reception area, he pulled out a marijuana joint and began smoking without hesitation, immediately drawing attention from law enforcement personnel on duty.

After apprehending the man on the spot, officers conducted a thorough search of his residence. They discovered more than half a kilogram of illicit substances—primarily marijuana and amphetamine. He was promptly taken into custody.

A regional court in Szczytno has ordered the suspect held in pre-trial detention, pending further investigation and possible charges related to drug possession and use.

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Source: RMF24