3,386 marijuana plants reportedly seized following grow op bust in Trent Lakes

An individual from St. Catharines, Ont., is facing charges following a cannabis grow op bust in the Municipality of Trent Lakes in which 3,386 marijuana plants were reportedly seized, according to OPP.

OPP, joined by the Peterborough and Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit and the Emergency Response Team, executed the search warrant Thursday at a rural property in the municipality.

According to police, officers seized 3,386 outdoor marijuana plants, 525 pounds of marijuana buds, and some grow equipment.

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Deli Li, 46, of St. Catharines, is charged with growing plants outside the home and possession for the purpose of distribution.

The accused is set to appear in court on Dec. 16. The investigation is ongoing.

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