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NewsEradication16 February 2024

Southern Division police report destroying about 1,600 cannabis trees on two fields in the La Lune Forest at Moruga

The Trinidad Guardian reported that Southern Division officers, acting on intelligence on Friday 16 February 2024, went to the La Lune Forest, Moruga, and destroyed two fields covering about three lots with approximately 1,600 fully grown cannabis trees and several seedlings. It gives the estimated street value as TT$1.6 million. The article also reports three arrests for possession of cocaine during an anti-crime exercise the same day, which it presents as a separate matter.

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PlaceMorugaPrinces TownTrinidad and Tobago

Growing areaMoruga

AgencyTrinidad and Tobago Police Service

Plants eradicated1,600

Approximate location10.09, -61.28

Quantities as reported by the source.

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2024-02-16 Eradication Southern Division police report destroying about 1,600 cannabis trees on two fields in the La Lune Forest at Moruga The Trinidad Guardian reported that Southern Division officers, acting on intelligence on Friday 16 February 2024, went to the La Lune Forest, Moruga, and destroyed two fields covering about three lots with approximately 1,600 fully grown cannabis trees and several seedlings. It gives the estimated street value as TT$1.6 million. The article also reports three arrests for possession of cocaine during an anti-crime exercise the same day, which it presents as a separate matter. https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/16m-in-marijuana-destroyed-three-arrested-6.2.1927919.8d9a9b01b7 Trinidad and Tobago Princes Town Moruga 10° 5' 24.00" N, 61° 16' 48.00" W event site Moruga Trinidad and Tobago Police Service 1600