RCMP bust marijuana grow-op in Blaine Lake

BLAINE LAKE, Sask. – Two people have been charged after the RCMP busted a grow-op in Blaine Lake, Sask. on the weekend. 

Around 5 p.m. on Saturday, Mounties executed a search warrant at a residence in the community north of Saskatoon. 

A hydroponic marijuana grow operation was found inside. 

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Police seized 11 plants weighing 11 pounds with an estimated street value of $5,000 along with 20 grams of drying marijuana and hydroponic growing equipment. 

Several stolen items worth around $20,000 were also found. 

Sharon Mielczarek, 35, of Blaine Lake has been charged with production of a controlled substance and possession of stolen property. 

She is scheduled to appear in court on March 7. 

Saskatoon resident Richard Mielczarek, 38, has been charged with possession of stolen property. 

No court date has been set for him. 

Mounties were assisted by members of the Saskatoon integrated drug unit in the bust.

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