INFANT DISCOVERED DURING POLICE RAID OF POT GROW HOUSE

Halton police say an infant was living in a home where they believe an
illegal marijuana growing operation was set up. Officers with Halton's
Drug and Morality unit executed search warrants last week at two homes
on Fothergill Boulevard in the city's east end.

Police say a married couple and their one-year-old child were living
in both houses. Officers say one of the homes contained marijuana
plants and hydroponic growing equipment.

While executing the raid, police seized 234 marijuana plants, with an
estimated value of $234,000, and about $2,500 in cash.

Sgt. Jeff Corey, Halton's public affairs officer, said information
from a Halton police officer conducting another investigation helped
the drug squad identify the alleged grow house.

A 23-year-old man and his 21-year-old wife were arrested and charged
with producing a controlled substance and possession of a controlled
substance for the purposes of trafficking.

The arrested man was held pending a bail hearing, while his wife was
released on a promise to appear in court at a later date.

Police say Halton Children's Aid Society has been notified of the
incident.