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NewsEradication15 September 2020

Mayaro police report destroying 10,000 cannabis trees and 5,000 seedlings at two camps off Cedar Grove Road and arresting two people

The Trinidad Guardian reported that Mayaro police, acting on Tuesday, found about 10,000 fully grown cannabis trees, 5,000 seedlings and cured cannabis at two makeshift camps at Cedar Grove, Mayaro. The article quotes the police as putting the cured cannabis at 300 pounds (136.078 kilograms) and its street value at over TT$2.5 million, and the trees and seedlings at about TT$17.6 million. It says the camps, trees and seedlings were destroyed by fire, that a 21-year-old and a 22-year-old, both of Mayaro, were charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, and that a warrant was obtained for a third man. The article quotes the Eastern Division's Senior Superintendent Aguilal as calling it the largest amount of cured cannabis and trees destroyed in one day.

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PlaceMayaroMayaro–Rio ClaroTrinidad and Tobago

Growing areaRio Claro–Mayaro

AgencyTrinidad and Tobago Police Service

Plants eradicated15,000

Approximate location10.30, -61.01

Quantities as reported by the source.

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2020-09-15 Eradication Mayaro police report destroying 10,000 cannabis trees and 5,000 seedlings at two camps off Cedar Grove Road and arresting two people The Trinidad Guardian reported that Mayaro police, acting on Tuesday, found about 10,000 fully grown cannabis trees, 5,000 seedlings and cured cannabis at two makeshift camps at Cedar Grove, Mayaro. The article quotes the police as putting the cured cannabis at 300 pounds (136.078 kilograms) and its street value at over TT$2.5 million, and the trees and seedlings at about TT$17.6 million. It says the camps, trees and seedlings were destroyed by fire, that a 21-year-old and a 22-year-old, both of Mayaro, were charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, and that a warrant was obtained for a third man. The article quotes the Eastern Division's Senior Superintendent Aguilal as calling it the largest amount of cured cannabis and trees destroyed in one day. https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/mayaro-police-make-huge-marijuana-bust-6.2.1211386.ddc743ec3b Trinidad and Tobago Mayaro–Rio Claro Mayaro 10° 18' 0.00" N, 61° 0' 36.00" W event site Rio Claro–Mayaro Trinidad and Tobago Police Service 15000