Activists protesting Germany鈥檚 strict anti-marijuana laws have taken to planting tens of thousands of such seeds in the small university town of Gottingen.
The seeds, , have begun to bloom, and now local police have their hands full trying to rip them out. Authorities say they have removed over 70 plants so far, including a set outside the police station. “Everything that looks like cannabis is torn out,” said a police spokesman. But more are blossoming every day in parks, yards, and even window boxes.
The group, A Few Autonomous Flower Children (AFAFC), say they are fighting against the 鈥渄emonization鈥 of the plant. 鈥淲e can鈥檛 set eyes on this useful and beautiful plant because it鈥檚 absolutely forbidden in Germany to grow it,鈥 said a spokesman for the group. “This action is a big deal鈥擺we] really put effort into it.