Police destroy cannabis plants in Crete
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Police said they have destroyed more than 1,500 cannabis plants during an operation in the island of Crete.
Police said a helicopter was used to spot the illegal crop in the area of Rethymno.
The plants, reaching up to 1 meter in height, were uprooted by officials. There were no reports of arrests.