# French Polynesia: major cannabis and cash seizure in Faa'a and Punaauia

> Gendarmes carried out anti-drug operations in Faa'a and Punaauia, seizing nearly 800 paka plants, 3 kg of herb and 161,000 CFP.

**In brief**: Security event (severity: low) in Faa'a, first detected on 26 October 2026 at 21:34. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 26 October 2026 at 21:34.

- Category: Security
- Severity: Low
- Place: Faa'a
- First detected: 26 October 2026 at 21:34
- Updated: 26 October 2026 at 21:34
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/1317-french-polynesia-major-cannabis-and-cash-seizure-in-faa-a-and-punaauia

## Sources (1 articles)

- [794 pieds de paka, 136 branches de cannabis, 3 kg d'herbe et 161 000 cfp saisis par les gendarmes](https://la1ere.franceinfo.fr/polynesie/794-pieds-de-paka-136-branches-de-cannabis-3-kg-d-herbe-et-161-000-cfp-saisis-par-les-gendarmes-1751877.html) — La 1ère (Outre-mer), 26 October 2026 at 21:34

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