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Taiwan breaks its record for cannabis plants seized in one case

Prosecutors announced on 15 October 2024 that raids in Hsinchu in May had found 5,659 cannabis plants and 1,666 seeds across two indoor farms, with a street value estimated at more than NT$20 billion. Police said the farms belonged to the same group and charged 11 people, including an alleged organised-crime figure. It was the largest cannabis cultivation case by plant count in Taiwan's history.

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Prosecutors announced on 15 October 2024 that raids in Hsinchu in May had found 5,659 cannabis plants and 1,666 seeds across two indoor farms, with a street value estimated at more than NT$20 billion. Police said the farms belonged to the same group and charged 11 people, including an alleged organised-crime figure. It was the largest cannabis cultivation case by plant count in Taiwan’s history.[1]

Sources

  1. 新竹破獲史上最大大麻工廠 查獲大麻植株5659株市價逾20億（15 October 2024）. 中央社. 2024/10/15；5,659株；11名被告.

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Location accuracy: country only. The sources name no closer place; the dot marks the middle of Taiwan.23.75, 120.95

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