A resident of Sudak received a suspended sentence for growing hemp on his plot

In Sudak, a 50-year-old local resident was convicted of possession of drugs and parts of drug-containing plants. This was reported in the Prosecutor’s office of the Republic of Crimea.

Grown on the backyard hemp bush man cut and dried, planning to process it into a drug for personal use. Police seized more than 155 grams of plant materials.

The court sentenced the accused to 3 years 6 months of suspended imprisonment. The probation period was 3 years, a fine of 50 thousand rubles was also recovered. The court decision has not yet entered into force.