Police destroy $571 million worth of marijuana, seize unlicensed shotgun

Police have destroyed marijuana valued at more than $571 million during a raid in the Wiruni Savannahs, , where officers also seized an unlicensed shotgun.

The operation, carried out by the force’s Narcotics Branch early Tuesday morning, uncovered an eight-acre plot being prepared for cultivation, along with a makeshift camp and drying area, authorities said in a statement.

Inside the camp, police found about 1,400 pounds of dried cannabis, which was set on fire along with the structure. Officers also discovered a 12-gauge shotgun without a serial number and nine matching cartridges, which were submitted for ballistic testing.

No arrests were reported, and the exercise concluded without incident.