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Police destroy ganja farm at Gaetroy Savannah

By Staff Editor Tue, July 28 2026, 2:03 AM GMT-4

Police destroyed an estimated $11.5 million worth of suspected cannabis during an eradication exercise in the Upper Berbice River on Sunday.

In a statement, the Guyana Police Force said ranks, led by a gazetted officer, conducted a cannabis eradication exercise at Gaetroy Savannah, Upper Berbice River, between 7 am and 4.30 pm on Sunday.

During the operation, police located three cannabis farms covering a combined area of approximately five acres. The farms contained an estimated 35,000 suspected cannabis plants ranging from two inches to five feet in height.

Police also discovered a makeshift camp at the location.

The suspected cannabis plants were uprooted and destroyed by fire along with the camp. The force estimated the value of the narcotics destroyed at $11,519,200.

No arrests were made and investigations are continuing.

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