Wed, 06 Jan 1999

Marijuana crop seized in Bandarlampung

BANDAR LAMPUNG: Police have seized 100 kilograms of marijuana planted on hills in South Lampung during a raid,Antara reported.

They also arrested three people suspected of distributing and growing the plants.

Bandar Lampung Police chief Lt. Col. TMB Siahaan, who led the raid involving some 40 police officers of Bandar Lampung and South Lampung, said the suspects were being detained at the Telukbetung Selatan Police station.

The marijuana was planted on about two hectares of land, he said, disguised between other crops.