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India·Himachal Pradesh·· (Western Himalayas)

Himachal Pradesh cabinet approves NDPS rules amendment for regulated medicinal cannabis cultivation

On 20 June 2026 the Himachal Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved amendments to the state's Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Rules 1989, establishing a framework for the regulated cultivation, processing, storage and transport of cannabis for medical and scientific purposes. Announcing the decision, Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi said industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis would be tightly regulated and described the move as an "important and visionary decision" intended to raise farmer incomes and to supply the textile, cosmetic and pharmaceutical sectors. Negi said medicinal cultivation would follow a licensed model comparable to opium production in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, with a limited number of licences issued initially, and that industrial hemp would be grown for fibre and seed. Reported by ANI; regulatory detail corroborated by LawStreet.

Philippines·Bukidnon·San Fernando·Halapitan

Police and soldiers uproot 800 marijuana plants worth ₱150,000 in San Fernando, Bukidnon

In an operation conducted jointly by the 2nd Bukidnon Provincial Mobile Force Company, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 10, 1003rd Maneuver Company and the 89th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army on 8 June 2026, 800 fully grown cannabis plants valued at about ₱150,000 were uprooted at Sitio Salumayag, Barangay Halapitan, San Fernando, Bukidnon. The plants had been intercropped with cassava and tobacco to conceal them. Most were burned on site and samples were retained for laboratory examination. Police said efforts were under way to identify the landowner. Reported by Mel N. Velez for the Philippine Daily Inquirer on 9 June 2026.

Fiji·Northern Division·Cakaudrove·

Fiji Police destroy 47,397 cannabis plants in four operations in Cakaudrove

On 4 June 2026 the Fiji Police Force reported that four coordinated operations in the Northern Division had destroyed 47,397 cannabis plants with an estimated value of FJ$47.39 million. The figures were presented to district representatives at the Cakaudrove Provincial Council meeting. The first operation destroyed 13,007 plants, the second 20,226, the third 1,332 and the fourth 12,832. Police reported 77 arrests, 23 during farm raids and 54 at roadblocks. Items seized at roadblocks included 44 sachets of dried cannabis leaves, 54 portions of loose dried leaves, 17 live rounds of ammunition and FJ$4,000 in cash, believed to be proceeds of crime. The report identified the 'Golden Triangle' as a key focus of operations. The area spans the districts of Tunuloa, Natewa, Cakaudrove Vanua, Navatu and Naweni. Police said operations remained ongoing and were focused on Salia Village, Nailou, Manuasi, Devon Kanakana and parts of Navonu. In Labasa, four people were arrested in connection with methamphetamine-related offences. Three had been charged and one case remained pending laboratory analysis. Reported by Talei Matairakula for the Fiji Sun.

Philippines·Kalinga·Tinglayan·Loccong

Police destroy 1.14 million marijuana plants worth ₱228M in Loccong, Tinglayan

In a two-day operation conducted by the Police Regional Office-Cordillera (PRO CAR) on 17–18 May 2026, around 1.14 million fully grown cannabis plants valued at ₱228 million were destroyed across 10 plantation sites covering about 9.5 hectares on Mt. Chumanchil, Barangay Loccong, Tinglayan, Kalinga. The report did not identify the cultivators. Reported by Harley Palangchao for The Manila Times on 21 May 2026.

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