Cannabis field found in Banjarnegara

Cannabis field found in Banjarnegara

PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The Banjarnegara Police Precinct seized several marijuana trees planted between Zalacca palm trees in Sered Village, Maducara Subdistrict on Tuesday.

Adj. Sr. Comr. Winarno, chief of the Bandjarnegara Police Precinct, said that in addition to seizing a total of 17 cannabis trees from the village, the Police also arrested Aji S., the suspected owner of the illegal plants.

He said Aji has admitted buying marijuana seeds for Rp 40,000 (US$4) from an unidentified person in the city.

"The Police will extend their operations to other areas to fight against narcotics trafficking in the regency," he said. --Antara