News:2023-08-28/Eradication/police-use-drones-to-find-a-cannabis-plantation-in-balkhash-district-almaty-region-and-destroy-over-5-tonnes

NewsEradication28 August 2023

Police use drones to find a cannabis plantation in Balkhash District, Almaty Region, and destroy over 5 tonnes

Bizmedia reported, citing the Almaty Region police department, that police destroyed more than five tonnes of cannabis on a plantation found with drones in Balkhash District over several days, and that the total weight destroyed exceeded 10 tonnes. The ministry said criminals prefer the "Indian" variety for its high narcotic activity and large bush. A suspect was detained and a case opened under Article 300, part 2 of the Criminal Code.

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PlaceBalkhash DistrictAlmaty RegionKazakhstan

AgencyAlmaty Region police department

Approximate location44.81, 76.28

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2023-08-28 Eradication Police use drones to find a cannabis plantation in Balkhash District, Almaty Region, and destroy over 5 tonnes Bizmedia reported, citing the Almaty Region police department, that police destroyed more than five tonnes of cannabis on a plantation found with drones in Balkhash District over several days, and that the total weight destroyed exceeded 10 tonnes. The ministry said criminals prefer the "Indian" variety for its high narcotic activity and large bush. A suspect was detained and a case opened under Article 300, part 2 of the Criminal Code. https://bizmedia.kz/2023-08-28-v-almatinskoj-oblasti-policziya-unichtozhila-bolee-pyati-tonn-konopli-za-neskolko-dnej/ Kazakhstan Almaty Region Balkhash District 44° 48' 36.00" N, 76° 16' 48.00" E administrative seat Almaty Region police department