Weed Grow-Op Busted in Lake Echo area

From RCMP: Members of the RCMP Marihuana Grow Operations Enforcement Team with assistance of Halifax District executed a Search Warrant at a single dwelling in a Lake Echo subdivision today.

From RCMP:
Members of the RCMP Marihuana Grow Operations Enforcement Team with assistance of Halifax District executed a Search Warrant at a single dwelling in a Lake Echo subdivision today.

 
RCMP seized approximately 343 mature plants and a large quantity of dried marihuana bud.  Also seized were high voltage light bulbs, fans, dehumidifiers and other grow operation equipment. Police have also determined that there was an electrical by-pass at the residence and will be pursuing a Theft of Electricity investigation.  The evidence located in the dwelling indicated this sophisticated indoor grow operation had been in place for a lengthy period of time.
 
At this time no arrests have been made, however the investigation is continuing.

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Halifix Daily: August 5 2010