Several people face charges after a cannabis grow-op was discovered in Port Perry.
On Wednesday, September 14, members of the Drug Enforcement Unit concluded a cannabis grow investigation in relation to a property on Highway 7 and 12 in Port Perry. Investigators executed a search warrant, which led to the discovery of more than 10,000 illicit cannabis plants. These plants were found growing indoors and outdoors on the property. Police also located approximately 250 pounds of dried cannabis in vacuum-sealed bags, said a police statement.
The estimated value of the seized cannabis is approximately $8.5 million.
Police arrested two individuals on the property while they were tending to the cannabis plants, they were charged under the Cannabis Act with Unauthorized Production of Cannabis and Possession of Illicit Cannabis.
If anyone has any new information pertaining to this incident, please contact D/ Cst. Payne of the Drug Enforcement Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2204.
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