On April 24, 2014, Lundar RCMP, with the assistance of Ashern RCMP and the Winnipeg Federal Serious and Organized Crime Intake Unit, raided a marijuana grow operation at a residence in the RM of Coldwell.
Scene of a marijuana grow operation at a local residence in the RM of Coldwell.
Police say that inside the residence there were 133 marijuana plants at various stages of development. Also discovered at the wcene was stolen property.
RCMP report that a 47-year-old male was the lone occupant of the residence and has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, production of a controlled substance and unsafe storage of firearms. He has been released pending his next court appearance on July 10 in Lundar.
RCMP would like to remind the public that marijuana grow operations create a very real danger to the community. Call your local RCMP detachment if you have information about drug trafficking in your community or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).
