Another North Okanagan marijuana grow-op operation has been shut down by police.
RCMP executed a search warrant Thursday at a home in the 1700 block of Grandview Avenue in Lumby.
Police had originally obtained a warrant for theft of Hydro at the residence, and while executing the warrant, they happened upon the grow-op in the basement for which RCMP obtained another search warrant.
“In total the RCMP seized 1,679 marijuana plants and a large amount of related growing equipment,” said spokesperson Cpl. Gerry Kovacs.
A 23-year-old male resident was arrested and has since been released from custody for a future court date. He will face charges of production of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, and theft of Hydro.
The residence has been posted under Lumby’s drug house bylaw which restricts access to the location until it is deemed fit for occupancy.
“The detachment remains committed to preventing drugs from infesting our streets, as well as identifying those individuals whose criminal involvement pose a risk to our community,” said Kovacs.
