An illegal cannabis-growing operation was shut down on May 15, 2019 by Sûreté du Québec (SQ). The cannabis production facility was located on Chemin de la Rivière-Rouge, Grenville-sur-la-Rouge.
Police carried out a search and seized more than 80 cannabis plants, more than 40 kilos of cannabis in bulk and money, as well as production equipment.
A 26-year-old man was arrested and faces charges under Cannabis Act as well as for theft of electricity.
The Contraband Investigation Division, through the ACCES-Cannabis Program exists to eliminate illegal cannabis being sold and to reduce the unfair competition of illegal producers and traffickers against the SQDC.
Information about illegal cannabis operations can be provided confidentially to authorities at 1 800 659-4264.
