BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
The Crime Prevention Committee (CPC) at Iriqila community in Vella La Vella, Western Province, has successfully uprooted 150 marijuana plants following a targeted operation carried out last week.
The operation came after months of investigation to identify and confirm gardens where the illegal plants were being cultivated.
Reports reaching Island Sun said the effort was made possible through strong cooperation from community elders, chiefs, women leaders and youth leaders.
It remains unclear whether the confiscated marijuana plants were handed over to Gizo Police or destroyed at the site following the operation.
According to the report, the Iriqila CPC is continuing its investigations and has identified other potential sites where marijuana may be farmed within the community.
Island Sun understands that marijuana is among several illegal drugs that are being sold in the black market in the province.
Reports indicate that a single roll of marijuana sells for between five and ten dollars and is readily available to users.
The CPC has reiterated its commitment to working with community leaders and relevant authorities to curb the cultivation and sale of illegal drugs in the area.
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