Police have seized a million dollar crop of cannabis in the municipality of Tweed.
Police report that officers from three police operations, Central Hastings OPP Community Street Crime Unit, the OPP Emergency Response Team along with the Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team, executed a warrant at a rural property on Black River Road.
Following a lengthy investigation, officers seized more than 1000 cannabis plants, valued at approximately $1 million, a significant quantity of harvested cannabis, a bobcat, a plow and other production and cultivation equipment.
Meanwhile police are informing the public what action to take if you discover or suspect an outdoor marijuana grow operation.
1. As soon as possible, call your local police or CrimeStoppers.
2. Do not touch the marijuana plants due to potential chemical residue on the plants.
3. If confronted by a marijuana grower, leave the area immediately and contact police.
4. If possible and safe to do so, record any licence plate or GPS information and notify police.
5. In some cases, outdoor marijuana grows are guarded or protected by booby-traps. If you discover a crop of marijuana plants, do not enter the area! For your personal safety, turn around and immediately leave the area the same way you came in.
The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information regarding this or any other marijuana grow operations is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
