Police Destroy Two Hectares of Cannabis Fields in Lhokseumawe

Authorities in Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Indonesia, have eradicated approximately two hectares of cannabis fields in the Gampong Teupin Rusep area of Sawang District, North Aceh Regency. The operation, which took place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, also led to the arrest of two individuals suspected of involvement in the cultivation and management of the illegal crops. According to Lhokseumawe Police Chief Adj. Comr. Ahzan, the discovery was the result of an investigation following the arrest of a dried marijuana dealer with two kilograms of product. Further investigation uncovered the remote cannabis cultivation site. Police found around 3,000 cannabis plants of varying maturity, from seedlings to harvest-ready, spread across three different locations. The two arrested suspects, identified as HM, 28, and a local resident who assisted in the cultivation, are cooperating with investigators. Police are also pursuing two other individuals believed to be involved. The suspects reportedly sold the harvested marijuana for about 800,000 Indonesian rupiah per kilogram. The eradication effort involved personnel from the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) of Lhokseumawe, the Lhokseumawe Customs and Excise Office, and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI).

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After further investigation, officers successfully found the cannabis planting location in a remote area of Sawang District.