Military uncovers marijuana field

BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Aceh military garrison, working on a tip from local villagers, uncovered two hectares of marijuana fields in a forest near Pasir Putih village in southeast Aceh.

Lt. Col. Tara said that 14,000 marijuana plants, each measuring three meters, were found in the field. If converted, it represented about four tons of marijuana, he said as reported by the Antara news agency.

However, the military had no clue about who had planted the marijuana. (emb)