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Cannabis Plants, Valued at More than $11M, Seized From Illegal Grow Op

Police seized approximately 393 cannabis plants weighing over 590 kilograms during a two-day raid on a hydroponic factory in Melbourne's east on Thursday.
The raid followed an earlier search in Scoresby that uncovered 111 plants, targeting interconnected operations spread throughout Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Detectives described the crop houses as highly sophisticated setups designed to maximize organized crime profits, with the seized plants valued near $950,000.
On April 24, the Ontario Provincial Police conducted a raid in Norfolk County, seizing around 11,475 unlawful cannabis plants along with 75 pounds of dried cannabis, with the total value exceeding $11.5 million.
Both investigations remain ongoing with charges expected if warranted, and authorities encourage the public to report illegal cannabis activities via OPP and Crime Stoppers.

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$5.5 million in cannabis seized at unlicensed marijuana dispensary in Monrovia

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Cannabis plants, valued at more than $11M, seized from illegal grow op

OPP say 11,475 cannabis plants were seized from an illegal operation in southern Ontario.

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Police seize $11M of pot in rural Southwestern Ontario raid

Provincial police seized more than $11 million worth of illegal cannabis from a Southwestern Ontario property.

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Cannabis valued at over $11.5 million seized in St. Williams

Police have seized cannabis plants and processed bud worth over $11.5 million from a facility in St. Williams.

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$11.5 Million “Drug” Bust

(ST. WILLIAMS, ON) – Police seized illegal cannabis plants and processed cannabis bud valued at more than $11.5 million following a Cannabis Act investigation. On Wednesday, April 24, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) responded to a location in St. Williams, following a referral from Health Canada regarding cannabis being grown in contravention of the issued registrations. Assist…

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OPP: $11.5-million pot bust in St. Williams, Ontario | Wallaceburg News | Local news in Wallaceburg, Dresden and surrounding areas.

OPP officials allege: Police seized illegal cannabis plants and processed cannabis bud valued at more than $11.5 million following a Cannabis Act investigation. On Wednesday, April 24, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) responded to a location in St. Williams, following a referral from Health Canada regarding cannabis being grown in contravention of the issued registrations. Assis…

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