News:2021-10-03/Enforcement/marijuana-plants-destroyed-at-four-locations-in-kirivong-takeo

News record3 October 2021EnforcementCambodia eradication campaigns (2021)

Marijuana plants destroyed at four locations in Kirivong, Takeo

Takeo provincial deputy governor Khan Sokha led police to search for cannabis plantations in Preah Bat Choan Chum commune, Kirivong district. Four plantations and four water storage sites were found across 437 square metres and burned. Owners escaped before police arrived. Sokha noted the difficulty of identifying cultivators because they blend in with villagers who climb the mountain for forest products. He added that Kirivong residents do not consume marijuana locally, suggesting external markets.

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Date3 Oct 2021

CategoryEnforcement

CampaignCambodia eradication campaigns (2021)

CountryCambodia

State / provinceTakeo

District / areaKirivong

Growing regionSouthern Cambodia

AgencyTakeo Provincial Police

Hectares0.0437

Quantities as reported by the source.

Coordinates10.6441, 104.8715

Coordinates are approximate.

Source report

2021-10-03 Enforcement Marijuana plants destroyed at four locations in Kirivong, Takeo Takeo provincial deputy governor Khan Sokha led police to search for cannabis plantations in Preah Bat Choan Chum commune, Kirivong district. Four plantations and four water storage sites were found across 437 square metres and burned. Owners escaped before police arrived. Sokha noted the difficulty of identifying cultivators because they blend in with villagers who climb the mountain for forest products. He added that Kirivong residents do not consume marijuana locally, suggesting external markets. https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50946213/police-destroy-marijuana-plants-in-four-locations-in-kiri-vong-district/ Cambodia eradication campaigns (2021) Cambodia Takeo Kirivong 10° 38' 38.76" N, 104° 52' 17.40" E Southern Cambodia Kirivong Takeo Provincial Police 0.0437