Grow Op Bust In Wiliams Lake
Williams Lake, B.C. – A Williams Lake couple is facing a string of charges following an investigation into suspected theft of electricity.
On Tuesday, June 5, 2012, members from the North District Integrated Marihuana Enforcement Task Force (NDIME) and Williams Lake Detachment executed a search warrant at a property on Mikulasik Road in Williams Lake.
Police discovered about 300 marijuana plants and grow equipment in the home. ( photo at right courtesy RCMP)
RCMP arrested a 40 year old female and a 41 year old male who were living at the residence.
Both adults are facing a number of charges including; Theft of Telecommunications (Electricity), Production of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking. The couple will be making their first court appearance in Williams Lake on September 19, 2012.
This investigation is part of the Marihuana Grow Initiative, the RCMP’s national strategy to combat Marihuana Grow Operations and the organized crime groups running them in our communities.For more information on the National Anti-Drug Strategy, please visit www.nationalantidrugstrategy.gc.ca
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Idiots like them it make dangeress to work for Hydro and Telus, cut the Power off at the Pole!
Did they have a smart meter?
One more down, 46999 more to go.
An utter waste of taxpayers money. Legalize it and tax it.
Alcohol is worse than weed and yet its legal and taxed.
Court date September 19? Wow! Methinks the judge and the courthouse has sure has got a very large “in-basket”. Kinda like, “Please hold. Your court case is very important to us. Please hold on for a judge. Your waiting time is 14 and a half weeks. Please hold as your call is very…..”
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