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Secret operation yields major drug bust: Kilograms of cannabis found instead of recipes
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Secret operation yields major drug bust: Kilograms of cannabis found instead of recipes

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Lithuanian customs officers seized nearly 2 kilograms of cannabis hidden in various goods shipped from Canada.
  • The investigation, which lasted six months, identified and apprehended a suspect involved in smuggling large quantities of cannabis.
  • The suspect, an unemployed Vilnius resident, is linked to all six drug smuggling cases, with the seized drugs valued at over 55,000 euros on the black market.

Lithuanian customs officers have dismantled a significant drug smuggling operation, seizing nearly 2 kilograms of cannabis and its resin sent from Canada. The investigation, spanning six months, culminated in the arrest of a Vilnius resident suspected of orchestrating the contraband.

In one of them โ€“ a culinary book โ€“ customs officers discovered a hidden compartment, which can be called classic: after cutting out a recess in the middle of the pages, a vacuum-packed bag with cannabis resin was hidden there.

โ€” MKTDescribing the methods used to conceal drugs in a shipment.

The suspect allegedly used a complex network of intermediaries and employed sophisticated technical measures to evade identification. Cannabis was found concealed in various items, including a culinary book with a hidden compartment, heat therapy devices, food supplements, and clothing. In June, two more shipments containing cannabis and THC-filled electronic cigarettes were intercepted, hidden in packages with a lamp and car seat covers.

Cannabis packages were also found in shipments with dietary supplements for athletes and clothing.

โ€” MKTDetailing the variety of items used to smuggle drugs.

Authorities initiated an investigation in December 2025 after discovering four suspicious packages at Vilnius Airport's mail post. This probe was later merged with a new one when evidence suggested the same individual was responsible for both smuggling incidents. A search of the suspect's apartment in Vilnius uncovered an additional 100 grams of cannabis and other relevant materials.

The investigation was complex โ€“ the postal packages had to be collected through a complicated chain of intermediaries, and the recipient disguised himself with false names, using sophisticated technical means and software to avoid identification.

โ€” MKTExplaining the challenges faced by investigators.

The unemployed Vilnius resident is believed to be involved in all six smuggling episodes. He faces charges for illegal possession and large-scale drug trafficking, with prosecutors from the Vilnius Regional Prosecutor's Office leading the case. A Vilnius district court has imposed restrictive measures, including mandatory police registration, a written pledge not to leave the city, and confiscation of his documents.

During the search, an additional 100 g of cannabis and other materials significant for the investigation were found in the apartment.

โ€” MKTReporting on the findings during the suspect's apartment search.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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