News:2016-01-26/Eradication/makwanpur-police-destroy-cannabis-and-opium-poppy-grown-in-seven-vdcs

NewsEradication26 January 2016

Makwanpur police destroy cannabis and opium poppy grown in seven VDCs

The Himalayan Times reported that police destroyed cannabis and opium poppy grown by local people in the western and northern parts of Makwanpur district. Citing the District Police Office, it says cannabis had been grown on 1,500 bigha and opium on 350 bigha in seven VDCs: Namtar, Kankada, Sarikhet Palase, Bharta, Dandakharka, Agara and Raskirang. It quotes Deputy Superintendent of Police Shishu Sharma as saying 11 people had been prosecuted under the narcotics law.

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PlaceMakwanpurBagmati ProvinceNepal

AgencyDistrict Police Office, Makwanpur

Approximate location27.42, 85.03

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2016-01-26 Eradication Makwanpur police destroy cannabis and opium poppy grown in seven VDCs The Himalayan Times reported that police destroyed cannabis and opium poppy grown by local people in the western and northern parts of Makwanpur district. Citing the District Police Office, it says cannabis had been grown on 1,500 bigha and opium on 350 bigha in seven VDCs: Namtar, Kankada, Sarikhet Palase, Bharta, Dandakharka, Agara and Raskirang. It quotes Deputy Superintendent of Police Shishu Sharma as saying 11 people had been prosecuted under the narcotics law. https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/marijuana-opium-plants-cultivated-in-7-makawanpur-vdcs-destroyed Nepal Bagmati Province Makwanpur 27° 25' 12.00" N, 85° 1' 48.00" E administrative seat District Police Office, Makwanpur