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$4 Million Drug Bust
Date: Nov 26, 2008
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The OPP busted a huge indoor grow-op in Grey Highlands last week.

On November 20, members of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau - Drug Enforcement Section, Grey County OPP and the Western Region Emergency Response Team executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a residence located on Sideroad 13A in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

Police uncovered an elaborate indoor marijuana grow operation and marijuana plants with an estimated potential street value of $4.5 million were seized. In addition to the illegal drugs, the police located and seized $16,500 in cash, a pick-up truck, two tractors and approximately $45,000 worth of grow-related equipment.

Police arrested Richard Frazer, 39, of Grey Highlands.  He is charged with Production of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Theft of Electricity.

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