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

NewsEradication21 January 2024

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

Part of Sri Lanka eradication campaigns (2024)

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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PlaceYala National ParkSouthern Province; Uva ProvinceSri Lanka

Growing regionSouthern Sri Lanka

Growing areaYala-Lunugamvehera

AgencySri Lanka Army

Approximate location6.38, 81.50

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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 Southern Sri Lanka Yala-Lunugamvehera 6° 22' 48.00" N, 81° 30' 0.00" E Sri Lanka Army