Marijuana harvest season is in full swing, which means drug cops are also out in force hoping to stem the tidal wave of weed hitting the streets this fall.

The Central North Drug Unit -- which covers a massive area in the heart of Ontario -- has eradicated 34 plots in Simcoe County, including almost 21,000 plants, since June. That's in addition to the 5,100 plants in Muskoka District, 1,500 in Dufferin County and 200 in Peel Region.

The estimated street value so far this growing season is more than $27.6 million.

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