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NewsEradication21 December 2015

Khotang police destroy cannabis on 437 ropani in a month-long drive

The Himalayan Times reported that the District Police Office in Khotang had destroyed cannabis grown on 437 ropani of land during a month-long drive in the western part of the district, at Durchhim, Halesi, Chyasmitar, Bahunidanda, Dikuwa, Dhitung, Mangaltar and other places. It says police also burnt about 90 kilograms of marijuana kept in plastic bags in a forest in Durchhim VDC. The article reports that the cannabis grown there is usually sent to other districts through Udayapur.

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PlaceKhotangKoshi ProvinceNepal

AgencyDistrict Police Office, Khotang

Approximate location27.21, 86.80

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2015-12-21 Eradication Khotang police destroy cannabis on 437 ropani in a month-long drive The Himalayan Times reported that the District Police Office in Khotang had destroyed cannabis grown on 437 ropani of land during a month-long drive in the western part of the district, at Durchhim, Halesi, Chyasmitar, Bahunidanda, Dikuwa, Dhitung, Mangaltar and other places. It says police also burnt about 90 kilograms of marijuana kept in plastic bags in a forest in Durchhim VDC. The article reports that the cannabis grown there is usually sent to other districts through Udayapur. https://thehimalayantimes.com/ampArticle/139060 Nepal Koshi Province Khotang 27° 12' 36.00" N, 86° 48' 0.00" E administrative seat District Police Office, Khotang