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Police seek public's help in detecting p Il Fii!'r'ie'oiiaI Polilu Dniv'and assistance in lushing oui marijuana grow operations in local neighbourhoods. The seriousness of pothouses in residen- tial neighbourhoods continues to be a focus of police services across the country, said Halion police spokesman Sgt. Val l-ay. The hazards fromn bypassed hydro meters have causcd ires in tome jursdie- ions and the damage donc inside the homes has creaied safeiy and insurance issues." she said. "The theft of the hydro is esimaied ai $15.000 per marijuana grow. Generally une grow operation cao use the hydro equivaleni of 20 houses."* The following are some tips for what to look for in determining the existence of a grow house: - Windows are covered wjth black plas- tic, heavy curiains pressed againsi the win- dows or linds thai are tighily shut. - Humidity in the house causes conden- saion on windows. - The smell of roiing cahhage or skunk- like odor, mixed wiih a sweei vegeiative smeil. Artificial scents may he Lused io mask the smell. - Some of the electrical componenis in an indoor grow operaiion creaie humming sounds, familiar îo a transformer on a hydro pole - oiher sounds may include fans and irickling waier. - High inîensiiy. 1,000 watt lamps are normally used. - Neighhbourhood residences experience unexplained powver SUrges or poswer "rowning" wiih the reiurn of noral power flowv approxiinately 12 hours later. - Growers sometimes leave equipmeni laying around the yard, such as nuarient e(iailie1 spois, ss ring, soit. 001 halls Almosi AIlmarijuana 'grosters use reniaI properiy so thai îhey do not have in alter iheir own property to accommodate a growing operation. l-igh humidiiy levels in indoor growing operations alto cause a loi of damage io the house. *Landiords mas' notice tenants insist on sîve cars, ccli phones or pagcî s. fhcse ten- anis are alto very reluciani to allow land- lords to inspeci iheir property. - Whfen compared to the average homes in the area, neighhours may notice incon- sistencies in visiiors coming te, and from the resic lime. Vi waiting premisiý Anyci suspectc CrimeS The Canadian Champion, Tueaday, November 12, 2002-9 ýothouses oaht idence. ranging from nu visiiors ai Please cati ý lnf ý (i ý" i ,t us w ith siiors s wiiiolten cas e unc pelsoit your story iîn the car while anoiher eniers the ea Dewith information regarding a at (905) td grow house is asked io catI 878-2341. Sioppers ai I -800-222-TIPS. NO' OPEN! Look Great! Feel Creat!. wle,âteÀAMANILJoin For Maureen Hagan Director of Fitness, GoodLife Fitness Clubs LF Iniatiatimon! Offer Ends November 30! GoodL ifoe 905-876-FUT3 409 Main Street, Women OnIy Other Great Milton Club: 905-876-FITT 855 Steeles Ave. E. Coed Clubs in Canada! n fees appiy.' 002. Valicd at Main Street location oniy. (: 7(coF.,A 4 I=CLAWD i E