RCMP seize over 2100 marijuana plants, Richibucto, N.B.

2010/8/18

On August 17, 2010, District 5 Kent RCMP seized over 2100 marijuana plants from various wooded areas in Bass River, Point Sapin, Laketon, Saint-Ignace and Acadieville.

If fully grown these plants could have yielded over 1,050,000 marijuana joints. These investigations are ongoing.

The seizures are part of District 5 RCMP's ongoing eradication of marijuana production in an effort to reduce crime in our communities.

You can assist the RCMP in eradicating marijuana grow-operations by providing the police with information on these drug related activities. You can also report these crimes anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). More information about the RCMP in New Brunswick's effort to eradicate marijuana grow-operations is available here.

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Sgt. Jeff Johnston
District 5 RCMP Kent
506-523-4611