Pubdate: Wed, 23 May 2007
Source: Huntsville Forester, The (CN ON)
Copyright: 2007 The Huntsville Forester
Contact:  http://www.huntsvilleforester.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2430
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada)

WATCH FOR HOME-GROWS

Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka wants to notify the public 
that home-grow operations are modified houses that are used to grow 
large amounts of marijuana. Significant changes are made to houses in 
order to supply sufficient light, water and ventilation to the 
plants. Illegal hydro bypasses can cause charging of the ground 
outside, which can create shock and electrocution hazards to 
unsuspecting victims such as neighbours, children and meter readers.

A home-grow operation can steal upwards of $1,000 of electricity a 
month and can generate revenue of up to $1 million per year. The cost 
of these houses affects us all in one way or another, whether it's 
through rising hydro bills, house insurance, loss of home equity, or 
increased criminal activities. However, the cost of working together 
to have a safer community is priceless.

Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka Crime Stoppers can be reached at 1-800-222-8477.
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