Marijuana plants discovered by RCMP.
A Steinbach resident is facing numerous drug related charges in connection to a local grow-op after being arrested by Steinbach RCMP this past weekend.
On Sept 1, 2013, during the course a traffic stop, Steinbach RCMP observed a number of suspicious items in the vehicle. As a result, Steinbach RCMP attended to a residence on Main Street in Steinbach to speak to the registered Owner of the vehicle. Upon attending to the residence, officers detected a strong odor of marijuana and arrested the homeowner as a result.
Police say that a search warrant was obtained for the residence and 120 marijuana plants were located in a hidden room in the house along with other growing equipment.
RCMP report that a 35-year-old male residence of Steinbach has been charged with production of cannabis marijuana and possession of cannabis marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. He has been released on a recognizance and will appear in Steinbach Provincial Court on November 7, 2013.
