RCMP raid ‘illicit’ Cawston grow-op, seize more than 500 cannabis plants

Police expect to recommend charges after searching a cannabis growing facility in Cawston, B.C., that RCMP allege was operating without a licence.

RCMP announced Monday that when conducting a search of the VLA Road property last week they seized more than 500 plants.

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Police allege the facility was not licensed by Health Canada and described it as an “illicit cannabis growing facility.”

A middle-aged man was arrested at the property but released without charge.

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RCMP say they are continuing to investigate.

The police said their search warrant for the property fell under the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act, suggesting police are not investigating a Criminal Code violation at the property.