1800 marijuana plants plants seized in drug bust.
On November 26, 2010 at about 10:45am, following a month long investigation, RCMP executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence, about 5 km south of Arborg, in the RM of Armstrong.
Assisting in the investigation along with the Gimli and Arborg RCMP was the RCMP Manitoba East Green Team, RCMP Winnipeg Drug Section, the RCMP East District Police Service Dog and the Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner.
The search resulted in the seizure of about 1800 marijuana plants in various stages of growth and grow related equipment. The marijuana plants have an estimated value of $1,800,000.
The house was found vacant and no arrests or charges have been laid.
The investigation continues.
Sgt. Line Karpish
RCMP Media Relations
(204)983-8497
