In a recent operation in Northern Savo, Finland, police conducted a raid on an abandoned house in the Pielavesi area, uncovering a large cannabis cultivation site. This discovery was made around the New Year, with police acting on their own observations to investigate the premises. The raid revealed dozens of cannabis plants, indicating a serious violation of drug laws in the region.

The authorities suspect a man from outside the local area to be behind the illegal operation. This suspect confessed to being responsible for setting up the cannabis grow operation, which has since raised concerns over the scale and nature of drug-related activities in rural Finland. The police have described this case as serious due to the anticipated yield from the plants, which far exceeds the threshold for serious drug offenses.

As the investigation continues, police have seized the cultivation equipment and the cannabis plants themselves. The case will be treated as a major drug crime, highlighting ongoing issues with drug cultivation and trafficking in more secluded parts of Finland. It underscores the challenge law enforcement faces in monitoring and controlling illegal drug activities in rural and remote areas of the country.