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Pubdate: Fri, 06 Aug 2004 Source: Comox Valley Record (CN BC) Copyright: 2004 Comox Valley Record Contact: http://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/784 Author: Bruce MacInnis Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada) POLICE ASKING HIKERS FOR HELP IN SPOTTING MARIJUANA FIELDS Hikers, bikers, forestry workers and other outdoor types can do their part to keep illegal drugs off the streets by reporting marijuana plantations they may spot in the wild, police said. Rural grow operations are often booby-trapped, so people who find them should keep some distance away. Anyone who finds marijuana plants growing outdoors should not attempt to remove them, but should note the location and estimate the number of plants and average height. It is important to record the location by GPS co-ordinates, compass bearing or nearby landmarks and note any vehicles parked in the area and record licence numbers. As soon as possible, phone the nearest RCMP detachment or phone Crime Stoppers' toll-free number, 1-800-222-8477. (1-800-222-TIPS.) - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin