Marijuana goes up in smoke

JAMBI, Jambi: The Jambi Prosecutor's Office destroyed 16 kilograms of marijuana by setting it on fire on Tuesday, Antara reported.

The marijuana was seized by Bungo Tebo District Police from a South Aceh villager during an operation on the Sumatra Highway last year.

The man, who was on his way to Jakarta, has since been convicted and sentenced to two years' imprisonment. (09)