Pubdate: Mon, 29 Aug 2016
Source: Journal-Pioneer, The (CN PI)
Page: A3
Copyright: 2016 Journal-Pioneer
Contact:  http://www.journalpioneer.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2789

RCMP SEEKING PUBLIC'S HELP WITH MARIJUANA GROW-OPS

It's nearing harvest time for marijuana crops and the RCMP on P.E.I. 
is calling on Islanders to help them find the illegal cash crops. The 
national police force discourages members of the public from actually 
investigating potential marijuana crops themselves, as the crops are 
sometimes guarded or are protected with traps, but they want 
concerned individuals to be on the lookout. "Often people will notice 
unusual activity that can be an indicator that a grow operation is 
nearby and officers are happy to take your information and 
investigate," an RCMP release indicates.

"Illegal grow operations are often managed by criminals who do not 
value the land on which they grow the drugs nor the people they sell 
the drugs to for a profit at the detriment of our youth and 
neighbourhoods. If you see something, say something," the RCMP report 
urges. Calls can be made to any RCMP detachment or to P.E.I. Crime 
Stoppers, 1-800-2228477(TIPS). Tips that lead to a conviction could 
be eligible for a cash reward.

The police are asking Islanders to leave the area and contact them if 
they observe unusual vehicle traffic or parked vehicles in an area, 
trespassing into fields, fertilizer or fertilizer bags or anything 
else out of the ordinary, or if they come across marijuana plants. 
The plants can grow three to six feet in height. The plants are 
bright green in colour, have seven jagged leaves on each stalk and 
their odour is described as similar to a skunk.

Journal Pioneer staff
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