3.6t of marijuana destroyed in Aceh

3.6t of marijuana destroyed in Aceh

BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Police in Aceh province destroyed on
Saturday some 3.6 tons of dried marijuana, which had been seized
as evidence in drug raids during the period between 1996 and
2001.

Comr. Laksa Widiyana said that the evidence was collected in
several regions, including Pidie, Sabang, East Aceh, North Aceh,
Southeast Aceh and South Aceh.

He said that there was much more marijuana which could not be
destroyed because it was linked to cases, which were still under
investigation or being tried.

He said that Aceh Police were trying to break the cycle of
narcotics circulation in the province.

"Marijuana grows well in Aceh. Security officers will strive
to destroy the plants so the young generation is not poisoned by
drugs," Laksa was quoted by Antara as saying. (02)