RCMP seize nearly 1000 marijuana plants , Shediac, N.B.

2010/8/17

On August 16, 2010, District 4 Southeast RCMP seized 965 marijuana plants from wooded areas in Shediac, Cap-Pelé, Saint-André-Leblanc, Portage, Shemogue and Port Elgin.

If fully grown these plants could have yielded over 482,000 marijuana joints. These investigations are ongoing.

In addition to these seizures, District 4 Southeast has executed 16 drug-related search warrants this year.

District 4 RCMP members are also delivering the DARE program to youth in area schools and the Kids in Drugs program to parents. Numerous other presentations have been given to youth and community groups regarding the negative effects of illegal drugs.

These enforcement and education efforts are part of the District 4 Southeast RCMP's ongoing commitment to reduce crime and create safe homes, safe communities.

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Sgt. Harry Brown
District 4 Southeast RCMP
506-533-5151