Wednesday was a red flag day for marijuana growers in Prince George as the RCMP took down a second large grow operation in the 9400 block of Edna Road.
Police seized 1,520 marijuana plants in various stages of growth along with a large amount of grow equipment at a residence.
Two adults known to be of Vietnamese extraction and residents of Surrey were arrested and taken into custody. The 36-year-old male and 45-year-old female will be charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, production of controlled substance and theft of Hydro power.
Just prior to this grow-op take down, police seized 1.670 marijuana plants and grow equipment on Haida Drive. In both cases, BC Hydro employees disconnected hydro by-passes.
On Haida Drive police arrested a 42-year-old male of Vietnamese extraction who will also be charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, production of controlled substance and theft of hydro power.
Cst. Gary Godwin, RCMP media liaison, said police send "thanks to the public for being so vigilant and observant."
"We are acting on the information that is being supplied."
Anyone with information on grow operations or other criminal activity can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca.
--btrick@pgcitizen.ca
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