Durham Region’s Project Mosquito stings pot growers

A six-week drug investigation by Durham Regional Police has netted $14.5-million worth of marijuana and 22 arrests.

During the “Project Mosquito” campaign,  police uncovered 49 grow-ops hidden in cornfields and gardens from Beaverton to Kitchener.

Another five grow-ops were found in homes around the GTA.

Nearly 12,000 pot plants were recovered and 69 charges were laid.

Police also seized two vehicles and a gun.

If you have any information about marijuana production in Durham, please contact the DEU at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5802.

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