Crime Of The Week Specials
Report an Indoor Grow. Be eligible for Dough!
With the warm weather upon us, now is the time for everyone to be alert to illegal marijuana operations that may be planted outdoors in the Tillsonburg, Norfolk & Haldimand areas. Crime Stoppers needs you r help to put an end to these illegal crops.
Marijuana plants...
- are bright green
- have an odd number of leaves in clusters
- can range in height from six inches to ten feet at maturity
- emit a distinct pungent odour (like a skunk)
- are tacky
Where Can Marijuana Plants Be Found
- because it needs an adequate supply of water to grow it is often planted along the sides of creeks, rivers or swamps
- because it needs good sunlight it is sometimes planted on the south side of fields (and sometimes without the landowner’s knowledge or consent)
- near other legitimate crops (such as corn)
- along fence lines
- in woodlots
Signs of an illegal marijuana grow may also include things like vehicles parked on the side of roads or trails; people frequenting remote areas for no apparent reason; signs of gardening (fertilizer bags, planting trays, etc) in remote areas; and/or trampled or cleared areas in swamps, woods or fields.
These illegal crops have negative effects on us all, so if you know the location of an illegal marijuana crop or a crop that you think looks suspicious, never approach the crop. Instead, call Crime Stoppers. All calls are anonymous and if your information helps solve a case, you could become eligible for a cash reward up to $2000.
