Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Marijuana grow op worth half a million, say cops



A 47-year-old Wallaceburg-area man is facing drug and theft charges resulting from an investigation into the theft of hydro.

Chatham-Kent police said during a Criminal Code search warrant at a McCreary Line residence on Wednesday, a hydro bypass and an indoor marijuana grow operation were located.

Police seized 566 marijuana plants at various stages of growth with a potential street value of $566,000 along with 28 pounds of processed marijuana.

Police said two ATVs were also seized. Yesterday, police charged the accused

with production of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, theft over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime.

The accused was released with a future court date, police said

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