Man charged after 170 marijuana plants uprooted in Kadavu

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Plants believed to be marijuana uprooted by Police in one of their earlier raids. Picture: FT FILE/SUPPLIED

A man in his 20’s originally from Nasaibitu, Wainibuka Tailevu will be produced at the Island Court sitting in Vunisea, Kadavu for his alleged involvement in the cultivation of marijuana.

According to police, a raid was conducted at Togoni Settlement, Naceva last week by the special operations team whereby more than 170 marijuana plants were uprooted.

The accused has been charged with one count of unlawful cultivation of illicit drugs and will be produced today.