A tip to the Drug Task Force led police to a home in Huntington
The West Virginia Bureau of Criminal Investigation, along with
West Virginia State Police, made the find in the 1800 block of Hall Avenue
West Virginia State Police Sgt. E. A. Blankenship said they
seized 23 plants, each with a street value of $3,000 to $5,000. Along with the
plants, thousands of dollars of equipment also was seized.
Among the equipment was shielding material, a ventilation
system, a lighting system, timers and an irrigation system.
Blankenship called the system a dual growth stage operation,
with multiple sized plants growing in a cycle.
Blankenship says they did not have a warrant, but after knocking
on the door they were given consent to search the home.
No one was arrested, but police say charges are pending.
