Pubdate: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 Source: Nanaimo News Bulletin (CN BC) Copyright: 2007, BC Newspaper Group Contact: http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/948 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada) CRIME STOPPERS, B.C. HYDRO FIGHT GROW-OPS Crime Stoppers and B.C. Hydro teamed up to pull the plug on illegal grow operations. Tips received through Crime Stoppers will now go to BC Hydro's energy diversion investigators. Investigators will receive addresses of suspected grow-ops, assisting them to confirm energy thefts and recover funds. When B.C. Hydro finds evidence of energy thefts it notifies law enforcement, which can lead to search warrants and charges. Shirley Stocker, president of B.C. Crime Stoppers, said the most important aspect of Crime Stoppers is people can leave anonymous tips. They don't have to testify in courts and can receive cash rewards. People who know of suspected marijuana grow operations can call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-222-8477 or leave tips online at www.bccrimestoppers.com. - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D