RCMP SEIZE THOUSANDS OF MARIJUANA PLANTS

RCMP in New Brunswick have seized nearly 14,500 marijuana plants from
locations across the province since August - enough to produce more
than seven million joints.

Most of the plants seized in recent months came from large-scale,
outdoor marijuana grow operations.

"The RCMP places continued emphasis on preventing marijuana from being
produced and trafficked in New Brunswick," said federal RCMP Supt. Guy
Rook. "Our goal is to prevent organized crime groups from profiting
from the sale of this illegal drug, causing harm in our
communities."

As the winter season approaches, police expect to see a rise in indoor
marijuana production, which can pose significant risks to areas where
they are located.

"Besides bringing criminal activity into our neighbourhoods and
communities, these operations also pose risks of fire and toxic
chemical exposure," said Rook.

"We encourage anyone who suspects marijuana production activity in
their neighbourhood to report it to police or Crime Stoppers."