Several marijuana plants that Chatham-Kent police found in local farmer's fields. September 2015. (Photo courtesy of the Chatham-Kent Police Service)Several marijuana plants that Chatham-Kent police found in local farmer's fields. September 2015. (Photo courtesy of the Chatham-Kent Police Service)
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Marijuana Harvest Continues For Police

Chatham-Kent police are thanking the public for continuing to send in tips about where people are growing marijuana.

According to police, members of the local police force's Intelligence Section and Community Patrol located and pulled out approximately $1.48-million worth of marijuana this week alone.

The plots were found in 40 separate locations across the municipality.

Officers say the tips came from local farmers and other members of the public, adding they were able to spot some of the fields with the help of a local air service company.

Police are still on the hunt for more marijuana plants, so if you spot any, you're asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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