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Norfolk OPP made a substantial drug bust in South Walsingham this week.
On Tuesday morning, a concerned citizen contacted police after they discovered what they believed was marijuana plants in a farmer's field on Walsingham Townline Road.
Through their investigation, police discovered that unknown suspects had cleared a section of the field and planted approximately 172 suspected pot plants.
The value of the bust is roughly $172,000.
In a media release, police are again warning the public of the dangers surrounding grow-ops including the potential presence of weapons, ammunition, and booby traps that could lead to dangerous confrontations for unsuspecting people, including children.
There is also the environmental dangers as criminal operations usually involve the unregulated use and disposal of many chemicals and other environmentally-damaging products.
OPP are offering this tips for the public.
Common indicators of outdoor marijuana grow operations include:
1. Abandoned vehicles parked on side roads or trails.
2. People observed walking in remote areas for no apparent reason.
3. Bags of fertilizer, planting trays or chemicals located in remote areas.
4. Well-trampled trails in wooded or swamp areas.
5. Cleared out areas in swamps, wooded areas or corn fields.
6. Recent posting of “No Trespassing” signs.
Public safety tips if you discover or suspect an outdoor marijuana grow operation:
1. As soon as possible, call your local police or Crime Stoppers.
2. Do not touch the marijuana plants due to potential chemical residue on the plants.
3. If confronted by a marijuana grower, leave the area immediately and contact police.
4. If possible and safe to do so, record any license plate or GPS information and notify police.
5. In some cases, outdoor marijuana grows are guarded or protected by booby- traps. If you discovered a crop of marijuana plants, do not enter the area! For your personal safety, turn around and immediately leave the area the same way you came in.
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