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Timor-Leste police seize live cannabis seedlings from Ireland

Police and customs seized a package of live cannabis seedlings during maritime cargo checks on 1 June, the national police reported.[@1] Officers detained a 43-year-old who came to collect it; police said relatives had sent the parcel from Ireland and that examination of its quantity was continuing.[@1] The suspect was referred for an initial court hearing on 3 June.[@1]

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Police and customs seized a package of live cannabis seedlings during maritime cargo checks on 1 June, the national police reported.^[1] Officers detained a 43-year-old who came to collect it; police said relatives had sent the parcel from Ireland and that examination of its quantity was continuing.^[1] The suspect was referred for an initial court hearing on 3 June.^[1]^[1]

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Suspected marijuana parcel referred to court, reported June 2022. Timor-Leste National Police. Seizure on 1 June, press conference and court referral on 3 June; published 6 June.

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Location accuracy: country only. The sources name no closer place; the dot marks the middle of Timor-Leste.-8.83, 125.85

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