QUEBEC COP ARRESTED ON MARIJUANA CHARGES

QUEBEC CITY - A 28-year-old Quebec City police officer was charged
Wednesday with growing marijuana and possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Jean-Francois Pare, who has been with the force since 2001, has been
suspended with pay and is out on bail. He'll be back in court in May.

Several officers showed up at Pare's court appearance to support him.

He was arrested Tuesday night at his home in nearby Levis. The arrest
follows an investigation that began last January.

"We received information concerning illegal activities related to this
person," said police spokesman Capt. Andre Fillion. "Internal affairs were
advised and investigated."