News:2024-01-21/Enforcement/army-destroys-three-acre-cannabis-cultivation-in-the-heart-of-yala-park

News record21 January 2024EradicationSri Lanka eradication campaigns (2024)

Army destroys three-acre cannabis cultivation in the heart of Yala park

The Army carried out a special operation inside Yala National Park, destroying a three-acre cannabis cultivation and seizing 1,600 kg of processed cannabis. Three suspects were arrested. Villagers had been complaining that illegal cannabis cultivation inside the park was displacing elephants into nearby villages. Residents accused wildlife officers of failing to monitor the park, allowing cultivators to enter and farm freely.

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Date21 Jan 2024

CategoryEradication

Part ofSri Lanka eradication campaigns (2024)

CountrySri Lanka

State / provinceSouthern Province; Uva Province

LocalityYala National Park

AgencySri Lanka Army

Coordinates6.38, 81.50

Coordinates are approximate.

Source report

2024-01-21 Eradication Army destroys three-acre cannabis cultivation in the heart of Yala park The Army carried out a special operation inside Yala National Park, destroying a three-acre cannabis cultivation and seizing 1,600 kg of processed cannabis. Three suspects were arrested. Villagers had been complaining that illegal cannabis cultivation inside the park was displacing elephants into nearby villages. Residents accused wildlife officers of failing to monitor the park, allowing cultivators to enter and farm freely. https://www.sundaytimes.lk/240121/news/army-destroys-three-acre-cannabis-cultivation-in-the-heart-of-yala-park-545903.html Sri Lanka eradication campaigns (2024) Sri Lanka Southern Province Uva Province Yala National Park 6° 22' 48.00" N, 81° 30' 0.00" E Sri Lanka Army