DENPASAR, Bali – Police have dismantled a hydroponic marijuana farm in Bali, arresting two foreign nationals who turned a rented house in North Denpasar into a cannabis plantation. The suspects, NR (31) from the Netherlands and KV (33) from Russia, were caught outside the residence during a raid on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Acting on tips from residents, investigators found the property had been converted into a sophisticated indoor farm. Inside, officers discovered areas for seeding and growing cannabis equipped with irrigation systems, cooling units, temperature regulators, grow lights, and CCTV.

Dozens of cannabis plants, hundreds of seed bags, hydroponic tools, and weighing scales were seized. The foreigners admitted they had obtained the seeds from a man identified only as “C” since May 2025, though no harvest had taken place yet. Police are now tracking down the supplier and broader network.

Bali Police Narcotics Chief Commissioner Radiant confirmed both suspects face charges under Indonesia’s Narcotics Law No. 35/2009, with penalties of 5–20 years in prison, life sentences, and fines up to Rp8 billion.

Authorities stressed that the discovery of the hydroponic marijuana farm in Bali shows how drug offenders are using advanced techniques to evade detection. Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, pledging to protect informants’ identities and intensify their crackdown on narcotics across the island.