Pubdate: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 Source: Nanton News (CN AB) Copyright: 2004 Nanton News Contact: http://www.nantonnews.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3200 Author: Laurel Nadon MARIJUANA GROW OPERATION DISCOVERED IN NANTON No Charges Laid At This Time Nanton News - Three adult males from Nanton have been arrested and released after a marijuana grow operation was discovered Thursday, March 11. They have not been charged at this point and the matter is still under investigation. Members of the Nanton RCMP, Lethbridge RCMP and members of the Calgary and Red Deer Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence in Nanton. The operation was in the process of being dismantled. The males, whose identities aren't being released by RCMP, were arrested without incident. "It's becoming more prevalent and it's not just localized to the major cities," said Constable Terry Wickett. "As the public becomes more aware through the media of what to look for, they are supporting the police through their tips which help us gather information to curtail this type of criminal activity." Residents should be aware of people moving into the neighbourhood who behave strangely, keep to themselves and avoid contact with others or have frequent, unexplained long periods of absence. The last marijuana grow operation that was uncovered in Nanton was several years ago. There have been several grow operations in the rural area in the last four to five years. - --- MAP posted-by: Keith Brilhart