A parcel with 502 cannabis sativa saplings was discovered during Thursday’s early morning hours by the police in Dajti forest, in proximity of the capital. A hut used as a shelter for cannabis sativa drying was also discovered near this parcel. A total of 507 dried cannabis sativa saplings were seized by the police at the end of a minute inspection.

The cannabis quantity seizure was based on confidential information obtained by the police agents.

The entire seized quantity of cannabis sativa was then destroyed through fire. G.H. 61, member of the Forest Guard Service, was declared wanted by the police on grounds of abuse of authority.