News:2023-12-22/Enforcement/large-scale-ganja-farm-raided-in-yala

News record22 December 2023EradicationSri Lanka eradication campaigns (2023)

Large scale ganja farm raided in Yala

A joint four-day operation by the Sri Lanka Army and Matara Crime Division police, acting on Army Intelligence information, raided a five-acre cannabis farm in the Pilimagala, Mahaaru area of the Yala Reserve, approximately ten miles from the Buttala–Kataragama road. The plants were approximately six feet tall and ready for harvest. One suspect was arrested and a locally manufactured firearm was seized.

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Date22 Dec 2023

CategoryEradication

Part ofSri Lanka eradication campaigns (2023)

CountrySri Lanka

State / provinceUva Province

District / areaMonaragala District

LocalityPilimagala

Growing regionUva

AgencySri Lanka Army, Matara Crime Division

Coordinates6.42, 81.35

Coordinates are approximate.

Source report

2023-12-22 Eradication Large scale ganja farm raided in Yala A joint four-day operation by the Sri Lanka Army and Matara Crime Division police, acting on Army Intelligence information, raided a five-acre cannabis farm in the Pilimagala, Mahaaru area of the Yala Reserve, approximately ten miles from the Buttala–Kataragama road. The plants were approximately six feet tall and ready for harvest. One suspect was arrested and a locally manufactured firearm was seized. https://sundaytimes.pressreader.com/article/281565180566387 Sri Lanka eradication campaigns (2023) Sri Lanka Uva Province Monaragala District Pilimagala 6° 25' 12.00" N, 81° 21' 0.00" E Uva Yala-Lunugamvehera Sri Lanka Army, Matara Crime Division 2