Two fugitives responsible for Hungary's largest marijuana plantation arrested in Tenerife

The detainees, wanted by Hungarian authorities, face 20 years in prison for cultivating 6,289 cannabis plants and seizing 58 kg of dried cannabis.

Close-up of a cannabis plant with dense buds in an indoor cultivation.
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Close-up of a cannabis plant with dense buds in an indoor cultivation.

National Police agents have arrested two fugitives in southern Tenerife, wanted by Hungary and allegedly responsible for the largest marijuana plantation ever seized in the country.

The two individuals, along with accomplices, reportedly purchased a property in Hungary with the aim of cultivating cannabis. A police raid in April 2025 uncovered 6,289 cannabis plants and 58 kg of dried cannabis, marking Hungary's largest marijuana seizure in history. The fugitives face up to 20 years in prison.
Following extensive investigation and surveillance, the two fugitives were identified on the island of Tenerife. Both had drastically altered their physical appearance and used false identities to hinder their location and avoid detection.
Law enforcement officers then established a operation for their arrest, involving the Special Security Operations Group (GOES) due to their dangerousness, martial arts expertise, and potential links to local criminal elements.
The wanted individuals were located as they approached their vehicle. Despite offering strong resistance, they were ultimately apprehended and handed over to the judicial authorities.