Officers from the Police Drug and the Ready Action Unit in Labasa raided a farm in Bulileka and uprooted marijuana plants and also confiscated more than 600 marijuana seedlings.

Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the raid was conducted after a tip off and the farmer was also under surveillance.

The 45-year-old farmer is in police custody.

Some dried leaves were also confiscated from his house.

Police are awaiting the analysis report before deciding on the charges.