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Large quantity of marijuana seized by Saskatchewan RCMP investigating grow-op

Saskatchewan RCMP seized a large quantity of marijuana while investigating a suspected grow operation in the RM of Medstead. David McNew / Getty Images

UPDATE: Biggest marijuana grow-op uncovered by Saskatchewan RCMP so far this year

RCMP seized a large quantity of marijuana while investigating a suspected grow operation in Saskatchewan last week.

At 11:20 a.m. CT on Sept. 16, police executed a search warrant in the RM of Medstead. Turtleford RCMP said marijuana plants, packaged marijuana, cash and firearms were seized.

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Police arrested Cory Graham, 44, and Melanie Boulette, 34, and 43-year-old Oscar Gutierrez-Reyes. Gutierrez-Reyes is from Ontario and the other two are from Medstead.

All have been charged for production of cannabis marijuana, possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime.

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They have been remanded into custody and are expected to appear in North Battleford provincial court on Monday.

Police said additional charges will be laid for various firearm-related offences as they continue to investigate.

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