Marijuana crop  seized near Quesnel – photos courtesy RCMP

Quesnel, B.C. – Members from the North District Integrated Marihuana Enforcement Task Force (NDIME) and Quesnel Detachment have located and dismantled an outdoor marihuana grow operation occurring in a heavily wooded area approximately 30 kilometres northwest of Quesnel off the Blackwater Road.

With the assistance of Prince George Air Services and Prince George Detachment Police Dog Services, a 57 year old male suspect was arrested near the scene. 

585 large, healthy marihuana plants were seized along with evidence to support charges against the male arrested.

The male arrested near the scene is facing charges of Production of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance For the Purpose of Trafficking. He will be making his first court appearance on December 11th, 2012.

The North District Marihuana Enforcement Team (NDIME) is encouraging the public to call anonymously, in hopes to identify outdoor marihuana grow operations.

"We are asking outdoor enthusiasts who may be out exploring on their ATVs or hiking in unchartered areas to be aware of any suspicious vehicles parked on remote trails or service roads"says Cst. Lesley Smith, North District Media Relations Officer. "If you do come across something suspicious or locate an outdoor marihuana grow operation please note down the GPS coordinates, and report that information to police or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers."

If your information leads to the location of an outdoor marihuana grow operation you may be eligible for a cash reward through Crime Stoppers. Call CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)