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

NewsEradication22 December 2023

Large scale ganja farm raided in Yala

Part of Sri Lanka eradication campaigns (2023)

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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PlacePilimagalaMonaragala DistrictUva ProvinceSri Lanka

Growing regionSouthern Sri Lanka

Growing areaYala-Lunugamvehera

AgencySri Lanka Army, Matara Crime Division

Approximate location6.42, 81.35

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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 Southern Sri Lanka Yala-Lunugamvehera Sri Lanka Army, Matara Crime Division 2