Found cannabis plantation in old mountain complex – news Vestfold and Telemark – Local news, TV and radio

The plantation was discovered by a representative of the rental company that owns the plant. He couldn’t get in because the doors were locked. Outside, he smelled a suspicious smell. Behind the door were hidden 681 cannabis plants, a number of pots and cuttings in addition to various equipment that was rigged for production. LOCKED DOORS: Behind this door the police discovered a large cannabis plantation. Photo: Theo Aasland Valen The smell revealed them The facility previously belonged to the Norwegian Civil Defense. Now it is owned by Key Property, who rents it out. After becoming suspicious of shady activities in the mountain hall, the company contacted the police. It was the newspaper TA that first wrote about the case. A number of electronics have been seized, in addition to mobile phones. There is still a lot of tactical and technical investigation that remains, says police lawyer Julie Sandvik. Two men were arrested after the action on Tuesday. On Thursday, both were remanded in custody for four weeks, with a letter and visiting ban for the first two weeks. Has a previous criminal conviction The one accused is a 58-year-old man from Vestfold. He must have admitted complicity in drug production. – He has pleaded guilty, says the man’s defender Monica Tveit Tjentland. Nevertheless, he did not consent to the imprisonment when he appeared in court. Tjentland has not had time to speak to her client after the ruling came, and says that she must discuss with him whether it is appropriate to appeal. The man has previously been convicted, but not for drug offences, the police say. One denies criminal responsibility The other accused is a 36-year-old with Thai citizenship. Lawyer Toini Caroline Saxegaard Lødemel defended the 36-year-old in court today. – He does not plead guilty, says Lødemel. When asked about what he himself has explained, she refers to the charge. The accused has consented to the imprisonment. He denies guilt, but said during the prison meeting that he believes the police must be calm in the initial investigation phase. It may have been going on for two years. Fjellhallen has been rented out since 2020, and the police believe drug production has taken place there during this period. There is reason to believe that more people are involved, but for now the police do not know how many. Sandvik will not comment on whether they know whether the cannabis has been distributed abroad. The company Key Property owns the building. Chairman Åge Muren is tight-lipped about the incident. – We do not want to interfere with the police’s investigation, and therefore do not want to comment on the case now, says Muren. POLICE ON THE PLACE: Several plants, cuttings, pots and equipment have been seized. Photo: Theo Aasland Valen



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