Police burn marijuana plants

MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police on Tuesday burnt 341 marijuana plants they stumbled upon recently in Tanah Karo region. The plants weighed 300 kilograms.

Three men, all in their 30s, who were believed to be the owners of the marijuana field have been arrested, according to the Antara news agency.

The plants, all reaching around three meters, were the source of high grade marijuana, according to North Sumatra Police Chief Detective Col. Soejitno LB.

Tanah Karo Police Chief Lt. Col. Arifin Zein said the discovery of the marijuana field indicates the possibility of other fields in the area and police are now combing the area. (emb)