68 plants believed to be marijuana were uprooted from a newly purchased piece of land yesterday after information was received at the Nakasi Police station.
Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro said another report of suspected drug cultivation was also received at the Sabeto Police Station whereby a 23-year-old farmer was arrested for allegedly cultivating plants believed to be marijuana.
The report was received on Friday afternoon whereby a team arrested the suspect and confiscated 18 plants and seedlings believed to be marijuana.
Naisoro said the farmer was questioned and released and they are now awaiting analysis from tests to be conducted at the police laboratory in Nasova.
Police will be tracking down on those who are cultivating or dealing with drugs during their one month Christmas operations.
Police Officers will be conducting random checks in major towns and cities and other areas known for marijuana cultivation.
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