Pubdate: Thu, 05 Sep 2002
Source: Charlotte Observer (NC)
Copyright: 2002 The Charlotte Observer
Contact:  http://www.charlotte.com/mld/observer/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/78
Author: David Lane

'6,000 POT PLANTS': COST TO POLICE IS HIGH

In response to "Officers cut down 6,000 pot plants" (Aug. 28):

Why is it that police always report the number and estimated street value 
of marijuana plants destroyed but never tell us what it costs taxpayers to 
have them flying around in helicopters and hiking in the woods instead of 
working on murder, rape or robbery cases?

David Lane

Santa Cruz, Calif.
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