Yet another grow-op is busted that surprises everyone

We invite your comments.

Another grow-up operation was discovered last week that is leading many residents to ask the question: “Are we as a community turning a blind eye to criminal activity?”

This time it was an abandoned 9-1-1 call Friday evening that led police to a Cherryville home where they discovered a large grow-op and took a 27-year-old man into custody.

Upon arrival at the residence, RCMP found the occupant hesitant to allow them inside and adamant that no 9-1-1 call had been made. However, even if a call is reported to be a false alarm, RCMP are instructed to search a residence to ensure no one is being detained against their will.

“It’s our process to go through the house to make sure no one’s at risk,” said Cpl. Henry Proce.

When police entered they found a large grow-op in the home’s basement. A subsequent search warrant resulted in the seizure of 677 plants.

That the home contained a large grow-op was fortuitous and unexpected, according to Proce.

“This was just by pure chance the police came across this one. This wasn’t on our radars at all.”
Proce noted that as soon as a 9-1-1 call is made, the origin of the call shows up on dispatchers screen and police are immediately sent to the location.

The seizure marks the third large seizure in recent months within close proximity to other residents.

We want to know what you think regarding illegal grow-ops in this community. Is decriminalization the answer? Or perhaps is Prime Minister Stephen Harper's new war on drugs moving in the right direstion? Are police doing their job? What about the community turning a blind eye?

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