Marijuana

National Police arrested a 26-year-old engineering student in San Manuel, Cortés, after a court-ordered raid on a home where officers seized 15 kilograms of marijuana valued at approximately 500,000 lempiras (about $20,000) and equipment used for packaging drugs for distribution across the Sula Valley.

Police arrested a man and woman on the Pan-American Highway in San Lorenzo, Valle on Friday and seized 34 packages of suspected marijuana during a roadside vehicle inspection.

The National Police have intensified operations against public marijuana use in Roatán, arresting 38 people in 72 hours and warning that those caught consuming the drug in public spaces will be detained and investigated.

Detectives arrested a man in San Antonio, Comayagua, with four packages of suspected marijuana, 36 prepared doses for sale, a firearm, and drug paraphernalia.

Police arrested a 46-year-old man in Juticalpa, Olancho, and seized six packets of suspected marijuana from his home during a search warrant operation.

Honduran National Police seized a marijuana plantation during a raid in Guaimaca, Francisco Morazán, according to police.