A narcotics eradication exercise conducted at Ebini Backdam, Berbice River, has resulted in the destruction of several thousand cannabis plants worth millions of dollars as well as a makeshift campsite.
According to Police, the exercise was carried out on two farms between 09:00h and 16:00h on Monday.
One of the farms and the ganja that were destroyed by Police
The first farm was approximately two acres in size, with plants ranging from two feet to six feet. Police said that there were 130 beds with each containing 68 plants – a total of 8840 plants, with an average weight of 19,448 kg and a value of more than $2.9 million.
Just about 200 metres from the first farm, Police said they found another farm, measuring some two acres also. That farm had some 5000 plants, ranging from one to four feet in height, with an average weight of 5500kg and a value of $847,000.
Further, there was a makeshift camp, made of wooden posts and black and white plastic. That camp was equipped with two hammocks and a mattress, kitchen utensils, and a quantity of groceries.
The cannabis plants were removed from the soil and set on fire. The camp was also set on fire. Both farms were photographed. No-one was arrested. (G9)
