Police busted a multi-million dollar pot operation working out of a rural Cariboo home this week and nabbed three men hiding in a secret compartment between two walls in the house.
RCMP members from Prince George, Williams Lake, the North District Integrated Marijuana Enforcement task force (NDIME), and Quesnel worked together to raid the home and seize almost 2,600 plants worth an estimated $2.5 million.
"The residence did not have any furniture and the entire building was being used solely for the purpose of producing marijuana," said North District RCMP spokeswoman Const. Lesley Smith.
""With the help of police dog Baron, a perimeter search of the property was conducted but the police dog showed no indication of a track leading away from the residence. Police were then confident that the suspects were still inside the building."
The three males aged 34, 35, and 37 are facing charges of production of a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking. All three males reside in the Lower Mainland. They were released from custody with a promise to appear in court on a later date.
