(ORILLIA, ON.) – The Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to ask the public to be on the lookout for suspicious gardening.
Marihuana planting season is approaching and the OPP would like the assistance of the public in reporting suspicious activity.
Things to watch for include growers preparing the sites they intend to use. This could involve preparing the grow site by setting up irrigation/watering systems, removing trees/ground cover and amending/improving soil.
If you are out hiking in remote areas watch for the following telltale signs of outdoor marihuana grow operations:
Hand tools – shovels/rakes. etc.
Power tools – weed eaters/chainsaws. etc.
Watering supplies – hose/pumps/generators. etc.
Soil/peat moss
Fertilizer/grow chemicals
Plastic Barrels
Camouflage netting
GPS and radios
Camp supplies – sleeping bag/stove/lantern/tent. etc.
The Orillia OPP is requesting the assistance of the public in reporting potential grow sites. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Orillia OPP at 705-326-3536 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-TIPS. (1-800-222-8477) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or others. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.