BNN-led force destroys 103 hectares of cannabis in Bireuen
A 240-strong BNN-led force destroyed 103.1 hectares of cannabis across seven districts of Bireuen between 22 November and 3 December 2007. About 15 tonnes of plants and evidence were destroyed, with seized marijuana burned at the district police headquarters on 4 December.
Between 22 November and 3 December 2007 a 240-strong force led by the National Narcotics Board (BNN), with officers of the Aceh provincial and Bireuen district police and local residents, destroyed 103.1 hectares of cannabis fields across seven districts of Bireuen regency, Aceh.[1]
About 15 tonnes of cannabis plants and seized evidence were destroyed in total, both in the fields and at the police station.[1]On 4 December police officials and Bireuen regency leaders burned the seized marijuana in the yard of the district police headquarters.[1]
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Police officials and district leaders burn seized marijuana at the Bireuen police headquarters.Photo details
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