Gangtok, Jul 1 (PTI) Sikkim Police on Tuesday destroyed around 800 cannabis plants in Soreng district, officials said.

Acting on a tip-off, police personnel from Soreng and Chakung police stations went to Dodak village and destroyed around 800 cannabis plants, the officials said.

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They said that the detection and destruction of cannabis plantations are part of the state government's exercise to make society drug-free.

The citizens have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, an official said.The Sikkim Police destroyed around 300 cannabis plants in Pakyong district last week.

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