Marihuana grow operation dismantled, Eel River Crossing, N.B.

2010/1/31

Campbellton RCMP dismantled a marihuana grow operation during a residential search warrant on Welsh Road in Eel River Crossing on January 22, 2010. Police officers seized a quantity of marihuana plants and grow equipment.

A 42 year old man was arrested on scene and later released. He will be appearing in Campbellton Provincial Court on April 12, 2010.

The investigation continues.

Drug dealers destroy lives, homes and communities that’s why the District 9 RCMP has identified the dismantling of drug trade activities in our community as one of its policing priorities. Anyone with information on drug pushers can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or the District 9 RCMP at 789-6000.

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Cst. Joseph Corrigan
District 9 RCMP
(506)789-6000