'Historic' cannabis bust: Laval police seize $8M, arrest three in plantation raid
Two large pot plantations were raided in Laval, Que. earlier this week in what local police (SPL) are calling a "historic dismantling of cannabis production."
The operation resulted in the arrests of three men ages 38 to 53.
According to an SPL press release, on Nov. 30, police seized over $8 million of cannabis and equipment from two plantations on Leman Boulevard, in Laval's Duvernay industrial district.
While one of the two plantations had a permit from Health Canada, "the production greatly exceeded the number of plants allocated by the authorities," the release states.
Laval police seized $8 million in cannabis and equipment and made three arrests following a raid on Dec. 2, 2022. (SPL)
After a week-long investigation, police obtained search warrants for the two locations plus one vehicle. As a result, they seized:
- 2271 cannabis plants valued at $2,271,000
- 69.8 kg of cannabis resin valued at $279,000
- 1314 dried cannabis plants valued at $5,214,000
- Production equipment valued at $500,000
Laval police seized $8 million in cannabis and equipment and made three arrests following a raid on Dec. 2, 2022. (SPL)
The three men arrested were released on the condition that they appear in court at a later date.
Anyone with information on the operation is asked to call 450 662-INFO (4636) or dial 911 and mention the file LVL 221122-062.
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