RED DEER RCMP BUST GROW OP

Police busted two more marijuana grow operations in Red Deer on
Wednesday, including one containing 566 plants worth $707,500 at a
north-end residence.

RCMP have raided five grow operations across the city since Aug. 15,
seizing pot worth at least $2 million.

There have been no arrests in the latest raid. Four people have been
charged in the earlier cases.

RCMP Cpl. Kathe Deheer said the busts have resulted from tips from the
public and ongoing investigations.

"People are coming forward and giving us more information," said
Deheer. "I think when we've done this many raids, $700,000 this time,
one that was $600,000, there was one over $800,000 -- that's making a
substantial dent in the marijuana trade in Red Deer."

Most, if not all, of the residences raided have suffered "substantial
damage" due to mould and other issues associated with the growing
operations, she said.