Ra farmer charged for allegedly cultivating marijuana

Drugs Police

Ra farmer charged for allegedly cultivating marijuana

By Naveel Krishant

06/11/2020

[Image: Fiji Police Force]

A farmer in his 30s will be produced in the Rakiraki Magistrates Court charged with one count of unlawful cultivation of marijuana following a raid conducted at Nabalabala Village, Saivou, Ra.

The raid was conducted earlier this week by officers based at the Rakiraki Police Station and members of the Police Blue 7s team who are currently camping in Rakiraki.

The raid resulted in the seizure of marijuana plants ranging from 1 to 2 metres.

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