Shillong, Oct 21: Police on Tuesday destroyed a ganja plantation in Sohiong, East Khasi Hills.
A statement issued by East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said the district police carried out an anti-narcotics operation, in collaboration with the District Administration, Forest Department, Excise Department, and the State Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) and destroyed around 10 tonnes of illegally cultivated cannabis (ganja) spread across 5 hectares of land at Laitlulong, Sohiong.
The multi-department team systematically cut down the illegally grown cannabis plants from the entire 5-hectare area. Following the operation, the seized ganja was destroyed at the site itself through controlled burning, ensuring complete elimination of the contraband as per established protocols.
“The successful execution of this multi-departmental operation demonstrates a zero-tolerance approach toward drug-related crimes and a commitment to protecting our society from the menace of narcotic substances. It may also be noted that cultivation of cannabis is an offence and will attract relevant sections of the NDPS Act”, the police chief added.
