News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, June 13, 2014 Marihuana Grow Operation Arrests – R14-38876 As a result of a recent investigation, members of the Marihuana Grow Operation Unit applied for and were granted two Controlled Drug & Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants.   On June 12, with the assistance of District 3 Community Support & Tactical Support Team members, the two warrants were executed.   Two adults were located and arrested during the execution of the first warrant in the 600 block of Aberdeen Avenue.   A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of the following: 161 Marihuana plants with an estimated street value of $180,320.00 Grow Equipment valued at $2,500.00. The second search warrant was executed in the 1st 100 block of Celina Cove.  Seized from within the residence was: 22 pounds of dry Marihuana  with an estimated street value of $55,000.00 Grow Equipment valued at $5,000.00 $200 in Canadian currency A 57- year-old female & 56-year-old male, both of Winnipeg, are facing charges of Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – CANNABIS MARIHUANA X 2. Produce a Scheduled Substance – CANNABIS MARIHUANA & Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime. They were released via Promises to Appear.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.