Northshore authorities say they have busted a massive indoor marijuana-growing operation.
State Police spokesman Trooper Nick Manale says that a collaborative effort by his agency, the Pontchatula Police Department and the DEA led to the discovery of the drug operation on Methvin Drive in Pontchatula.
Manale says that after a tip to state police narcotics detectives three months ago, officials gathered enough evidence to obtain a search warrant for a trailer adjacent to the residence of Jack Methvin.
Police say they found 1,206 marijuana plants growing inside the trailer and in a shed behind the trailer.
According to Manale, the "grow" operation had an elaborate watering and heating system.
Authorities charged Methvin with illegal cultivation of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and illegal possession of a firearm.
News Hawk- Weedpipe 420 MAGAZINE ® - Medical Marijuana Publication & Social Networking
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Author: Jay Vise
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Copyright: 2008 Entercom
Website: Police pinch purported Pontchatula potted pot purveyor
State Police spokesman Trooper Nick Manale says that a collaborative effort by his agency, the Pontchatula Police Department and the DEA led to the discovery of the drug operation on Methvin Drive in Pontchatula.
Manale says that after a tip to state police narcotics detectives three months ago, officials gathered enough evidence to obtain a search warrant for a trailer adjacent to the residence of Jack Methvin.
Police say they found 1,206 marijuana plants growing inside the trailer and in a shed behind the trailer.
According to Manale, the "grow" operation had an elaborate watering and heating system.
Authorities charged Methvin with illegal cultivation of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and illegal possession of a firearm.
News Hawk- Weedpipe 420 MAGAZINE ® - Medical Marijuana Publication & Social Networking
Source: WWL - AM870 | FM105.3
Author: Jay Vise
Contact: WWL - AM870 Homepage
Copyright: 2008 Entercom
Website: Police pinch purported Pontchatula potted pot purveyor
