Friday, August 31, 2012

OPP Shut Down Atikokan Grow-Op

Ontario Provincial Police have arrested two men following a grow-op bust in Atikokan.

On Saturday, police saw the two men tending to marijuana plants in the Turtle River Road area.

As a result of the investigation, a search warrant was granted and further evidence was found.

Police say they were able to seize 176 plants, various other drugs, weapons and ammunition.

Police have charged 54-year-old Robert Koxar and 54-year-old Kevin Leblanc with several offences including production of marijuana and posession of marijuana,morphine and several firearms.

They are expected to appear in court on September 17.