News:2020-02-21/Eradication/cannabis-cultivators-caught-in-kirivong-green-triangle-takeo

NewsEradication21 February 2020

Cannabis cultivators caught in Kirivong "Green Triangle," Takeo

Part of Cambodia eradication campaigns (2020)

Kirivong District Police Inspectorate conducted a two-day operation (February 21–22) targeting illegal cannabis cultivation in the area known as "the Green Triangle" — a reference to Kirivong district's complex geography favorable to the cannabis trade. Police destroyed and burned nine marijuana plantations covering 1,022 square metres and four water reservoirs at Dup Angk Sreng in Kirivong district. Two suspects were detained while tending a plantation; questioning and the search for fugitive accomplices are ongoing.

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PlaceDup Angk SrengKirivong DistrictTakeo ProvinceCambodia

Growing regionSouthern Cambodia

Growing areaTakeo

AgencyKirivong District Police Inspectorate

Hectares0.1022

Approximate location10.6441, 104.8715

Quantities as reported by the source.

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2020-02-21 Eradication Cannabis cultivators caught in Kirivong "Green Triangle," Takeo Kirivong District Police Inspectorate conducted a two-day operation (February 21–22) targeting illegal cannabis cultivation in the area known as "the Green Triangle" — a reference to Kirivong district's complex geography favorable to the cannabis trade. Police destroyed and burned nine marijuana plantations covering 1,022 square metres and four water reservoirs at Dup Angk Sreng in Kirivong district. Two suspects were detained while tending a plantation; questioning and the search for fugitive accomplices are ongoing. https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50694050/kirivong-cannabis-cultivators-caught/ Cambodia eradication campaigns (2020) Cambodia Takeo Province Kirivong District Dup Angk Sreng 10° 38' 38.76" N, 104° 52' 17.40" E Southern Cambodia Takeo Kirivong (appellation) Kirivong District Police Inspectorate 0.1022