Paraguay destroys 20 hectares of marijuana in major anti-drug operation

An extensive anti-drug operation in Paraguay's Serranía San Luis region has resulted in the destruction of significant marijuana plantations and associated drug trafficking infrastructure. Special agents from the National Anti-Drug Secretariat (Senad) and tactical personnel from the Internal Defense Operations Command (Codi), supported by military units, carried out the raid in the Concepción department.

The operation targeted an area known for illicit cultivation, located near the Reserva Natural Privada Estrella Saite. This recent raid surpassed a previous operation conducted in late July, which also targeted cannabis crops in the same vicinity. The scale of the current operation necessitated military support for the eradication efforts.

During the mission, authorities dismantled eight rudimentary camps used by drug traffickers. Inside these camps, they discovered various supplies and, notably, 40 kilograms of marijuana seeds contained in two burlap sacks. The primary objective of the operation was the eradication of the cannabis cultivation, which was found in five separate plots totaling 20 hectares.