A large drug investigation in Central Huron has led to the seizure of more than 4,000 cannabis plants and charges against two people.
Officers with the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crimes Unit began the investigation and were led to a property on Base Line in the Municipality of Central Huron. Several police units assisted, including the Wellington CSCU, West Region Emergency Response Team, West Region K-9, the Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team, and members of the Huron OPP detachment.
On February 27th, police carried out a search warrant at a rural property. Officers say they found a large and organized cannabis grow operation. More than 4,000 cannabis plants were seized, along with large amounts of marijuana in different stages of production. Police estimate the total value of the drugs at more than $2.15 million.
A 43-year-old person from Waterloo has been charged under the Cannabis Act with possession for the purpose of distributing and cultivating cannabis at a place that is not a dwelling house.
A 61-year-old person from Central Huron has also been charged with the same offences.
Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-482-1677. Anonymous tips can be provided through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at P3tips.com.