Police Uncover 58 Tall Cannabis Plants During Theft Investigation

Authorities discovered the marijuana plants while searching a 49-year-old suspect's home in Langenau for stolen goods.

Police in Langenau, Germany, were conducting a search related to theft and property damage when they found 58 marijuana plants in a suspect's home.
The cannabis plants, most of which were about two meters tall, were described by authorities as an unusual and significant discovery.
The search was authorized by a judge as part of an ongoing investigation into theft and multiple instances of property damage involving the 49-year-old suspect.
In addition to the cannabis plants, police reportedly recovered items believed to be stolen property.
The discovery highlights the unexpected outcomes of routine criminal investigations, according to police statements.