November 23, Colombo (LNW): Police have uncovered and dismantled three extensive cannabis plantations in the Gonagan Ara region of the Yala Sanctuary during a four-day operation, officials confirmed.
Authorities reported seizing more than 200,000 cannabis plants along with over 50 kilograms of processed cannabis. The illegal crops had reportedly spread over areas measuring five acres, three acres, and two acres within the protected wildlife reserve.
All three sites were completely eradicated during the raid, with officers emphasising that the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal drug cultivation in environmentally sensitive areas.
