Man caught for growing pot

TANGERANG (JP): A 37-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly growing marijuana in his yard in Batuceper subdistrict.

The police confiscated 37 marijuana trees and 400 seeds from the suspect, Pe Giok, on Monday, Antara reported.

Giok told the police he planted the marijuana six months ago for himself and his friends. The trees were about 1.5 meters tall.

A police officer said Giok grew the marijuana among foliage and the plants were not visible from outside his home.

A citizen's tip-off led to the raid, he added. (pan)