Operation
Peru’s National Police (PNP) burned more than 120,000 cannabis plants in three plots at Chambara Alto, in the district of Sayán, Huaura province.[1][2] Police described the plots as covering about 3.5, 1.5 and 1 hectare, a combined area of roughly 6 hectares, and said the plants were 40 to 60 centimetres tall.[1][2] The operation followed intelligence work and surveillance, according to Andina.[1]
Destruction and site
Police said they burned the crop in the presence of a representative of the Public Ministry.[1] The reports describe an irrigation system across the plots and a rustic structure with agricultural supplies and equipment; Andina also reports a small reservoir made from soil-filled sacks and plastic.[1][2] Andina says the site also had a well used to clean the plants after cultivation and before drying.[1] Diario Correo says the authorities planned further work to identify those responsible.[2] Neither report identifies a cultivator or says whether anyone was arrested.[1][2]
