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Large grow op found in Halton Hills · Eaton Dr., Burlington Continued from pg. 1 · Avondale Dr., Oakville would, for example, trespass on a large ru· Grosvenor St.,Oakville ral property owned by a farmer or a real · Main St., Milton estate development." · Wildwood Rd., GeorgeMost owners aren't aware town the grow operations are on Duraiappah said in the their land. urban areas the plants were Duraiappah said most growing inside and outside of the grow operations conof homes. They ranged in size sisted of 30 to 50 plants. In from 12 to 70 plants. Halton Hills they ranged in Approximately 25 officers size from about about 20 to from the Halton Police Service 200 plants. The largest (150 Drug and Morality Unit, Guns to 200 plants) in Halton Hills and Gangs Unit and provinwas found at Trafalgar Rd. cially-funded Integrated Guns and 27 Sideroad. One of the larger crops in Halton Police cadet Mi- & Gangs Unit assisted in the Halton was 480 plants found cael Chimienti stands initiative. Aerial surveillance and offiin the Sixth Line and Britan- among dozens of marcers on foot were used to find nia Rd. area of Milton. ijuana plants seized the grow operations. Marijuana grows were throughout Halton. Halton Deputy Chief Bob found in several rural loca- Photo by Jon Borgstrom Percy said, "the production of tions throughout Halton inmarijuana is deeply rooted in cluding: criminal activity and organized crime." · Trafalgar Rd. and Dundas St. Duraiappah said police have not estab· Sixth Line and Derry Rd. lished an organized crime link to the five · Sixth Line and Britannia Rd. people facing charges. · Winston Churchill Blvd. and Hwy. 5 Charged with production of marijuana, · Sixth Line and Hwy. 7 possession for the purpose of trafficking · Trafalgar Rd. and 27 Sideroad are Graham Drennan, 28, and Jamie Mar· Fifth Line and 10 Sideroad tin, 25, of Main St. E., Milton, Norman · Fourth Line and 17 Sideroad Poores, 52, of Eaton Ave., Burlington, and · North of Lowville Park Cuong Tran, 48, of Avondale Dr., Oakville. · 10 Sideroad and First Line Charged with possession for the purpose · 20 Sideroad (Milton) Smaller grow operations were found by of trafficking is Hine Le, 45, of Avondale Dr., Oakville. police indoors and outdoors including: 3 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Mike Bullard Live! This Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 pm Enjoy a laughter-filled evening of stand up comedy with Mike Bullard and special guest Judy Croon Tickets $35 Available at the box office or call 905-877-3700 or on-line at www.haltonhills.ca/theatre John Elliott Theatre at the Visit us at the Market Place Mall WINNER'S Parking Lot (or the dealership) SEPT 22 - 25 With any test drive enter a draw to win a TRIP FOR 2 to * Local draw only. Approximate odds 1 in 100 fly away and play includes round trip flight and accommodation for 2 people for 2 nights. Winner is responsible for taxes only, see dealer for full details. GEORGETOWN TOYOTA 15 MOUNTAINVIEW RD. N., GEORGETOWN 905-877-2296 WEBSITE at www.georgetowntoyota.com