Posted on 05/01/2010, 9:23 am, by mySteinbach
Marijuana

Marijuana seized in drug bust.

Members of the Fisher Branch RCMP in conjunction with the Manitoba East Green Team successfully executed a search warrant on the afternoon of  April 30, 2010, at a land location near Fisher Branch.

Seized were approximately four hundred mature marijuana plants along with related hydroponic growing equipment from this sophisticated grow operation.

Estimated value of the grow is placed at half a million dollars.

RCMP report that the grow has been linked to organized crime.

The investigation is continuing.