Pubdate: Fri, 01 Jul 2005
Source: Dundas Star News (CN ON)
Copyright: 2005 Brabant Newspapers
Contact:  http://www.dundasstarnews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3414
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HELP LOCAL POLICE NIP MARIJUANA PROBLEM IN THE BUD

With the prime growing season now upon us, members of the Hamilton
Police Drug Unit are asking residents in rural areas to watch for
suspicious activity around properties.

Now is the time when "seedier" individuals locate large fields to
plant their own marijuana crop.

Outdoor season

The outdoor season is now under way and police want those in rural
areas to be aware of the following actions and areas:

* unknown vehicles parked on the side of the road for short
periods;

* foot paths not normally present;

* open areas, allowing maximum sunlight, surrounded by large trees to
provide optimum cover;

* chicken wire, bamboo and other items off to the sides of pathways
and trails.

The plants are only in their early stages of growth this time of year
and hold no real value this early in the season.

Members of the community are asked to help police nip this problem in
the bud.

For suspicious plants, vehicles and cutting information, call
905-546-3885. To provide information on those responsible, call Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222.-TIPS.
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MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin