News:2026-02-07/Eradication/cannabis-plants-found-in-chilli-plantation-at-cinta-rakyat-in-karo

NewsEradication7 February 2026

Cannabis plants found in chilli plantation at Cinta Rakyat in Karo

Part of Indonesia eradication campaigns (2026)

Satresnarkoba Polres Tanah Karo uncovered 33 cannabis plants growing inside a chilli plantation at Julun Tapin, Desa Cinta Rakyat, Merdeka district, on 7 February 2026. Detik reported plants of 35 to 110 cm with a combined wet weight of 1,200 g. A 27-year-old local farmer, identified as KS, admitted the planting and showed officers the site. Police chief AKBP Pebriandi Haloho said he faces charges under Articles 111 and 114 of the 2009 Narcotics Law.

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PlaceCinta RakyatKaroNorth SumatraIndonesia

Growing regionNorthern Sumatra

Growing areaKaro Plateau

AgencyPolres Tanah Karo

Plants eradicated33

Approximate location3.19, 98.49

Quantities as reported by the source.

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2026-02-07 Eradication Cannabis plants found in chilli plantation at Cinta Rakyat in Karo Satresnarkoba Polres Tanah Karo uncovered 33 cannabis plants growing inside a chilli plantation at Julun Tapin, Desa Cinta Rakyat, Merdeka district, on 7 February 2026. Detik reported plants of 35 to 110 cm with a combined wet weight of 1,200 g. A 27-year-old local farmer, identified as KS, admitted the planting and showed officers the site. Police chief AKBP Pebriandi Haloho said he faces charges under Articles 111 and 114 of the 2009 Narcotics Law. https://www.detik.com/sumut/hukum-dan-kriminal/d-8347489/polisi-ungkap-ladang-berisi-33-batang-ganja-di-karo-petani-ditangkap https://awsimages.detik.net.id/community/media/visual/2026/02/09/foto-suasana-ladang-ganja-di-tanah-karo-dok-polres-tanah-karo-1770612026635 169.jpeg Indonesia eradication campaigns (2026) Indonesia North Sumatra Karo Cinta Rakyat Northern Sumatra Karo Plateau 3° 11' 24.00" N, 98° 29' 24.00" E Polres Tanah Karo 33