100 Mile RCMP Sgt. Don McLean has been travelling throughout the South Cariboo presenting information to various groups about the marijuana grow operations in the area. The most recent presentation was to members of the South Cariboo Community Planning Council, McLean says. It was well attended, he adds, and community members are indicating they were not aware of the size and scope of the marijuana production problem in the Cariboo. Tell-tale signs of a grow-op are as follows: vehicles coming and going at night, including trailers, trucks, vans and U-hauls; lack of activity during the day; inconsistent snow and garbage removal; a persistent "skunky" smell; constant generator noise, or fans humming; intense bright light from inside the residence or out-buildings; residences with blacked out windows; and construction sounds with no visible development. [continues 239 words]