Pubdate: Wed, 04 Feb 2004
Source: Surrey Leader (CN BC)
Copyright: 2004 Surrey Leader
Contact:  http://www.surreyleader.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1236
Author: Rob Wilton

THANKS FOR SHUTTING DOWN GROW-OPS

Time has come to give credit, were credit is due.

All to often we are quick to criticize our government and civil servants for
not getting the job done. Rarely do we write about what they are doing
right.

Over the last year I have been very critical of the handling of marijuana
grow operations in Surrey and now have good news.

My neighbours and I would like to thank the RCMP command, uniform and drug
squad, Premier Campbell, Mayor McCallum, Surrey Council, MLA Dave Hayer, MP
Chuck Cadman and Surrey Block Watch for their diligence.

The eighth grow operation has been closed down on our block because these
people didn't knuckle under, but stepped up to the plate. The result is
safer streets, a dedicated team of police tasked with the abolition of drug
houses of any sort in our neighbourhoods and an anonymous Drug Tip Line
604-599-7771.

It is time to recognize the work that has been done by those who were under
fire a short time ago. Outstanding and thank you for responding to our need.

The job is not over but it is getting done. I encourage others with success
stories to write in. We hear so much negative news we can get a distorted
view of things.

Let the bad guys read about their coming demise and encourage the men and
woman on the front lines. Let them know we see, and appreciate the work they
do and the risks they take for us.

They can't do it alone. We all have a stake in safe neighbourhoods, so do
your part.

Rob Wilton

Surrey
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