A
marihuana home grow operation is a house or other building that has been
modified in order to grow large amounts of marihuana. This marihuana is sold on
the street by criminal organizations.
Sophisticated and significant structural changes are made in order to supply
light, water and ventilation to the plants. These changes may make the house
uninhabitable for any future residents without major repairs.
Home grow operations are found in all types of neighbourhoods. In fact, large
homes are preferred because they provide a large grow capacity.
SPOTTING MARIHUANA HOME GROW OPERATIONS:
Property
Behaviour
the exterior of the
residence is untidy and ill kept garbage bags
filled with soil and plant material are discarded windows are
covered to conceal activities bright light
can be seen escaping from the windows an outbuilding
is equip with air conditioner systems hydro meters
have been tampered with or by-passed
occupants only attend the home for short periods
of time they enter and
leave through the garage to conceal their identity and activities sounds of
construction and ventilation fans can be heard people arriving
and leaving with garbage bags full of property occupants
bringing excessive amounts of soil and growing equipment into the house
If you suspect a marihuana grow-op in your neighbourhood, please call the Windsor
Police Drug Enforcement Branch at
519-255-6700, extension 4360.
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to view Windsor residences that have been used to house marihuana grow
operations
