MORE POT BUSTS IN WOOLWICH'S FUTURE

It seems that little ol' Woolwich has suddenly been thrown into the hubbub
of marijuana grow operations that increasingly make news in Waterloo region.

While it is not surprising that some operators would choose a rural
environment, the locations of the last two busts, in Elmira Feb. 14 and St.
Jacobs Feb. 26, would not appear to have been good choices. A real rural
setting, on a farm away from prying eyes and anything resembling a
neighbourhood watch, would seem to be ideal. But the recently busted
operations were in suburban locations and, as Woolwich Coun. Mark Bauman
noted-the St. Jacobs grow house was across the street from his home-people
in smaller communities tend to know their neighbours and, quite often, what
they are up to.

With an estimated 200 grow houses still in operation, chances are good more
will be unearthed here under similar circumstances. Police are advising the
public to keep an eye out for suspicious activity - they know that being
bright is not a prerequisite for growing pot indoors.