Police destroyed approximately seven acres of suspected cannabis cultivation during an eradication exercise at Wiruni, Upper Berbice River, on Sunday. Police Headquarters, in a statement, said the cannabis had an estimated street value of GY$26.8 million.
Police ranks, led by a Gazetted Officer, conducted the exercise between 07:00hrs and 19:00hrs.
During the operation, four cannabis cultivations located in proximity to one another were discovered.
The first cultivation measured approximately two acres and contained about 15,000 suspected cannabis plants ranging from four to six feet in height. A makeshift camp containing approximately 40 pounds of dried cannabis was also found at the location.
The second cultivation measured approximately one acre and contained an estimated 4,000 suspected cannabis plants ranging from five inches to one foot in height.
The third cultivation covered approximately two acres and contained about 10,000 suspected cannabis plants ranging from five to six feet in height.
The fourth cultivation also measured approximately two acres and contained an estimated 8,000 suspected cannabis plants ranging from six inches to two feet in height.
No arrests were made, and investigations are ongoing.
Source: NEW ROOMS SITE
