RCMP ASK FOR HELP TO WEED OUT GROW OPS

The RCMP and Crime Stoppers are asking the public to be on the lookout
for outdoor marijuana grow operations on public land in New Brunswick.

The police issued a news release asking the public to be vigilant and
report any suspicious activities.

"Marijuana growers plant marijuana on their own property, but they
also often use Crown land in an attempt to avoid prosecution," stated
the release.

"Marijuana plants are usually grown in clumps in large areas and are
sometimes surrounded by chicken wire to prevent damage from animals.

"Other vegetation is often used to camouflage the marijuana plants and
a water supply is usually nearby."

The law enforcement groups say marijuana growers often use ATVs and
walking trails to get to their crops.

Unsuspecting people have been known to locate marijuana grow ops
simply by accident or by recognizing the "skunk-like" order that
marijuana plants produce, said the RCMP.

Anyone with information concerning an outdoor marijuana grow operation
can call N.B. Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit
www.crimenb.ca.

If your information leads to an arrest, you could qualify for a cash
award of up to $2,000.