Last Tuesday, around 5:30 a.m., the Sint Maarten Police (KPSM) conducted a large-scale operation targeting an illegal marijuana plantation located in the hills near Blyden's Drive.
Acting on the basis of specific information, law enforcement discovered an impressive, carefully maintained farm, even including a covered area optimized for growing plants.
During this intervention, the agents proceeded to: complete dismantling of the site, seizing more than 1.100 marijuana plants and all the equipment used to grow them.
A man present at the scene was arrested and taken into custody. The investigation is continuing in order to establish the extent of the operations and to identify'possible accomplices'.
The KPSM recalls that the cultivation and possession of marijuana remain strictly prohibiteds by law.
Despite the debates and opinions on the issue, the current legislation has not changed, and the authorities reaffirm their commitment to combating illegal drug-related activities in order to ensure the community safety. _VX
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