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Over 1200 plants believed to be marijuana seized

January 20, 2021 6:25 am

[Source: Fiji Police]

The Fiji Police Force conducted successful raids across the country over the weekend where over 1200 plants believed to be marijuana were seized.

A raid in an unknown farm in Nacomoto, Kadavu resulted in the seizure of 1000 plants believed to be marijuana.

Police say the plants range from 15 centimetres to 1.10 metres.

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Another operation conducted at Natumua village in Kadavu led to the arrest of a 25-year-old farmer for the possession of loose dried leaves also believed to be marijuana.

More than 200 plants believed to be marijuana were also uprooted from a farm in Nabalabala, Rakiraki.

Police investigation continues