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NewsEradication14 May 2015

Authorities destroy 94 hectares of cannabis at douar Ourdaja, Tafrant, Taounate

Le360 reported that local authorities, with the security forces, destroyed 94 hectares of cannabis at douar Ourdaja in the rural commune of Tafrant, Taounate province. Le360 placed the operation within the "Provinces sans cannabis" programme launched in 2005 for the northern provinces, including Larache, Chefchaouen and Taounate, which also supports alternative crops including fig and olive trees.

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PlaceTafrantTaounateFès-MeknèsMorocco

AgencyTaounate local authorities

Hectares94

Approximate location34.63, -5.12

Quantities as reported by the source.

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2015-05-14 Eradication Authorities destroy 94 hectares of cannabis at douar Ourdaja, Tafrant, Taounate Le360 reported that local authorities, with the security forces, destroyed 94 hectares of cannabis at douar Ourdaja in the rural commune of Tafrant, Taounate province. Le360 placed the operation within the "Provinces sans cannabis" programme launched in 2005 for the northern provinces, including Larache, Chefchaouen and Taounate, which also supports alternative crops including fig and olive trees. https://fr.le360.ma/societe/destruction-de-cultures-de-cannabis-pres-de-taounate-40391/ Morocco Fès-Meknès Taounate Tafrant 34° 37' 48.00" N, 5° 7' 12.00" W jurisdiction centre Taounate local authorities 94