Police seize cannabis plants worth EUR 2m

Murska Sobota, 6 August - Police have seized 2,650 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of around EUR 2 million in the Lendava area in the north-east in what is the biggest cannabis bust in the Pomurje area in recent years. Three middle-aged men were arrested and face up to ten years in prison.

Benica Cannabis plants with an estimated value of EUR 2 million confiscated by police in a major operation. Photo: The Murska Sobota Police Department

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Cannabis plants with an estimated value of EUR 2 million confiscated by police in a major operation.
Photo: The Murska Sobota Police Department

Benica A plantation of cannabis found on an island on the Mura river. Photo: The Murska Sobota Police Department

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A plantation of cannabis found on an island on the Mura river.
Photo: The Murska Sobota Police Department

Benica Police helicopter transporting cannabis plants with an estimated value of EUR 2 million. Photo: The Murska Sobota Police Department

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Police helicopter transporting cannabis plants with an estimated value of EUR 2 million.
Photo: The Murska Sobota Police Department

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