Local May 26, 2024 - 10:15 am

National Police dismantle clandestine nursery in Pedernales where marijuana is grown

Marijuana plantation in Pedernales NATIONAL POLICE

The National Police dismantled a laboratory that processed marijuana in the province of Pedernales. The place also functioned as a nursery.

The authorities reported that they carried out a raid on the house, where 124 pots, a heat extractor, nine inverters, a temperature meter, and 63 suspected marijuana plants were seized.

In addition, 86 plants of the same vegetable, approximately 12 inches long, were presumably found lying on a thread to dry. Inside a freezer were 151 grams of the same vegetable, two power plants, and a zodiac-type boat (inflatable boat) with a 40 HP motor.

The Police reported that they arrested two men, identified as Pablo and Joel García, for being possible homeowners.

The seized substances were left in the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) custody for the location.

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