Police ranks, led by a Gazetted Officer, conducted a cannabis eradication exercise at Wiruni, Upper Berbice River, between 07:00hrs and 19:00hrs yesterday.
During the exercise, four cannabis cultivations, measuring approximately seven acres in total, were discovered within close proximity, the police said in a release.
The first cultivation measured approximately two acres and contained about 15,000 suspected cannabis plants of between four and six feet in height. A makeshift camp containing approximately 40 pounds of dried cannabis was also found.
The second cultivation measured approximately one acre and contained about 4,000 suspected cannabis plants ranging between five inches and one foot in height.
The third cultivation was approximately two acres and contained about 10,000 suspected cannabis plants ranging between five and six feet in height, the police said.
The fourth cultivation was approximately two acres and contained about 8,000 suspected cannabis plants ranging between six inches and two feet in height.
The suspected cannabis plants, dried cannabis and makeshift camp, with a combined estimated value of $26,832,112, were destroyed by fire at the location.
No arrests were made. Investigations are ongoing.
Source: Kiskadee Watch
