Man Arrested for Growing Cannabis Under Cover of Maize Crop

A man has been arrested for cultivating cannabis on a large scale while concealing the illegal crop beneath layers of maize plants. The operation had apparently gone undetected for years until a technical glitch exposed the cultivation site to authorities.

Investigators discovered the hidden cannabis farm after detecting an anomaly in surveillance or monitoring systems. The concealment method—planting cannabis under a cover crop of maize—had allowed the operation to evade detection for an extended period.

The arrest comes as part of ongoing efforts to crack down on illegal drug cultivation across agricultural regions. Authorities have not disclosed the total quantity of cannabis seized or additional details about the accused.