5,000 GANJA TREES DESTROYED

Police officers from the South Western division yesterday destroyed
some 5,000 fully grown marijuana trees in the Mora Forest, Point
Fortin, and arrested one man.

Police say they were on a special exercise in the area when they
stumbled on the marijuana field. Two men were seen in the field and
police succeeded in arresting one, while the other escaped.

The man is among 21 other people who will appear in court in Point
Fortin tomorrow.

The other 20 people were held for various outstanding charges, ranging
from marijuana possession to housebreaking.

Inspector Wells and Sgt Palloo, along with several police officers,
began the special exercise around 5 a.m. yesterday and ended around
noon.