Police on Friday reported that they have found and destroyed two cannabis farms at Yarrowkabra Backdam, Linden/Soesdyke Highway. The farms measured two acres and one acre, respectively.
According to the police, the two-acre farm had about 4,500 cannabis plants ranging from three feet to five feet in height along with a makeshift camp and a barrel containing 140 lbs of dried ganja.
In addition, about 1500 cannabis plants ranging from one foot to two feet in height were found on the other farm. The plants and the dried cannabis from both farms were destroyed by fire.
Police estimated the street value of the narcotics to be approximately $21,083,664. No arrests were made.
