Police conducted narcotics eradication operations at Yarrowkabra on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway on 16 September 2013.[1] Two fields of cannabis plants, about 10 acres in size, were found with approximately 100,000 plants ranging in height between three and ten feet.[1]

The plants were destroyed along with nurseries and a large quantity of seedlings, and three camps.[1] Two men were arrested and were in police custody, with charges to be made shortly.[1]