On Oct. 2 North District Border Integrity Program with Prince Rupert RCMP detachment members, seized 670 marijuana plants with a street-valued of $250,000 from a Prince Rupert residence on Crestview Drive
A 52-year-old Vancouver man was arrested onsite and faces charges of theft of hydro and production of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
The accused does not have a history of drug-related offences and is not known to police.
RCMP remind the public to call police if they suspect a grow-op or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
