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Police seized $4 million worth of illegal cannabis plants and arrested three people after a raid on a property on Highway 24 north of Simcoe on Wednesday.
“Our community street crime unit has been very effective with proactive drug investigations,” Insp. Jodi Kays, detachment commander, Norfolk OPP, said of the search. “This is another example that highlights how Norfolk County police and bylaw enforcement continue to work with community members in partnership to solve crime.”
Investigations are ongoing and further arrests are expected.
Anyone with any information regarding the investigation is asked to contact Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave an anonymous message online at the tip link at www.helpsolvecrime.com, where you may be eligible for a cash reward up to $2,000.
The OPP, Haldimand/Norfolk Community Street Crimes Unit, Brant/Oxford Street Crimes Unit, Emergency Response Team and Norfolk County bylaw officers participated in the search.
Police say further information will be released as it becomes available.
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