Marihuana from grow operations and the profits they generate affect our community in negative ways.  Marihuana is increasingly to blame for Impaired Driving, Robberies, Threats, Assaults, Weapons offences and Home Invasions.  Subsequently, the profits fuel other criminal enterprises. 

The key to spotting marihuana growers or grow operations is to recognize that something is out of place: be it at the garden centre, hardware store, or in rural areas.

Look-out for the unlikely gardener buying unusual amounts of supplies.  Marihuana growers commonly carry peat moss, fertilizer and buckets to the grow operations.  Be aware of unusual traffic or unfamiliar people that have no reason for being in an area. 

Finally, recognize the distinctive marihuana plant in clearings or amongst legitimate farm crops.   If you see the plants, do not go near them as marihuana growers have been known to set up booby traps to protect their grow. 

If you know the location of marihuana plants or have seen suspicious activity consistent with growing marihuana, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com.  Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don=t go to court, and you could earn a cash reward.