Troops, NDLEA destroy illegal cannabis farm in Cross River

Troops of 13 Brigade, working alongside operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have destroyed a large illegal cannabis farm in Cross River State.

In a post shared on X, security analyst Zagazola Makama cited security sources who said the joint operation was carried out at about 10:30 a.m. on April 25 during a routine patrol under Operation UDO KA.

The farm, located in Uwét community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state, was estimated to cover about three hectares of land.

“Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 10:30 a.m. on April 25 during a routine patrol under Operation UDO KA,” Makama said.

According to the sources, the troops and NDLEA operatives came across the plantation during the patrol and immediately moved to destroy it.

“The illicit farm, located in Uwét community in Akamkpa Local Government Area, was estimated to cover about three hectares,” Makama added.

The sources further noted that the discovery was followed by the destruction of the entire cannabis plantation at the site.

“According to the sources, the troops and NDLEA operatives discovered the plantation during the patrol and subsequently destroyed it,” Makama noted.

However, no arrest was made in connection with the illegal cultivation.

The operation, authorities said, forms part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to clamp down on drug-related crimes and dismantle illegal networks operating within the region.