Pubdate: Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Source: Woolwich Observer (CN ON)
Copyright: 2002 woolwich observer
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MORE POT BUSTS IN WOOLWICH'S FUTURE

It seems that little ol' Woolwich has suddenly been thrown into the hubbub 
of marijuana grow operations that increasingly make news in Waterloo region.

While it is not surprising that some operators would choose a rural 
environment, the locations of the last two busts, in Elmira Feb. 14 and St. 
Jacobs Feb. 26, would not appear to have been good choices. A real rural 
setting, on a farm away from prying eyes and anything resembling a 
neighbourhood watch, would seem to be ideal. But the recently busted 
operations were in suburban locations and, as Woolwich Coun. Mark Bauman 
noted-the St. Jacobs grow house was across the street from his home-people 
in smaller communities tend to know their neighbours and, quite often, what 
they are up to.

With an estimated 200 grow houses still in operation, chances are good more 
will be unearthed here under similar circumstances. Police are advising the 
public to keep an eye out for suspicious activity - they know that being 
bright is not a prerequisite for growing pot indoors.
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