A total of 36,710 cannabis plants cultivated on approximately two acres of land have been destroyed during a raid in the Maw Ara area of Hambegamuwa, with three suspects arrested.
According to the Sri Lanka Army, the operation was conducted by officers of the Monaragala Police Narcotics Bureau, based on information provided by Army Military Intelligence.
During the raid, officers discovered cannabis plants measuring between six and eight feet in height.
The Army said all 36,710 cannabis plants were uprooted and destroyed by burning at the location.
The three arrested suspects have been handed over to the Hambegamuwa Police for further investigations. (Newswire)
