North District RCMP recently did a seizure of marijuana with a street value estimated at $500,000.
The large grow operation was located on Horrock Road in a rural area south of Prince George.
At a residence police seized 2,634 marijuana plants in various stages of growth and 31 pounds of dried marijuana in separate zip lock bags which was ready for street distribution.
Members also recovered an ATV on the property which had been stolen from Alberta.
Police arrested one man at the residence and are looking for the owner of the property. Charges for production of a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking have been forwarded to Crown Counsel.
Members are also consulting with the integrated proceeds of crime unit which may result in further charges.
Anyone with information in regards to this or any other marijuana grow operation is asked to contact the Prince George RCMP at 250- 561-3300 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). If your information leads to an arrest or the location of a substantial grow operation, you may be eligible for a cash reward. "We don't want your name, just your information," said Cst. Lesley Smith, media relations officer.
