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Police seize more than 4,000 illegal cannabis plants in Wainfleet

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Niagara police have seized over $2 million in illegal cannabis from a location in Wainfleet (Photo courtesy Niagara OPP).
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Police have seized over 4,000 illegal cannabis plants from an address off Highway 3 in Wainfleet.

Following a referral from Health Canada cannabis inspectors, Niagara police investigators found that a large quantity of cannabis was being grown illegally.

In addition to the 4,098 plants that were seized, officers located an additional 33.2 lbs of dried, processed cannabis – worth over $2 million combined.

Ruyin Chen, 58, and Sirikat Khumhueang, 35, of Mississauga have been charged with two offences contrary to the Cannabis Act.

Officers say the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding the illegal sale or production of cannabis should contact the OPP non-emergency number at 1-800-222-8477.

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