Police raid home and seize one million dollars worth of marihuana in Hamilton

The Hamilton Police Service executed a search warrant at a home on Hamilton Mountain which resulted in the seizure of over $1,000,000.00 (one million) worth of marihuana.

On Thursday, November 4th, 2010, at approximately 11:00 p.m. officers from the Division Two HEAT Unit assisted by the Vice and Drugs and BEAR Units, executed a search warrant at a home on Leckie Ave. in the area of Highland Rd. W.

Located inside the home was a sophisticated marihuana grow operation containing 1,384 marihuana plants at various stages of growth. The plants were located on the main floor and basement level of the home. The foundation of the home was altered and the utilities coming into the home were compromised.

Horizon Utilities, Union Gas and representatives from the City of Hamilton were called and attended to disconnect the utilities due to different safety concerns.

Two people from the home were arrested. They were both in possession of a small quantity of marihuana and a quantity of cash. They are expected to appear in court today for a bail hearing.

Charged: Wei Liang ZHOU (m), 21 yrs. of Toronto
Liu Ming JING (m), 30 yrs. of Toronto

Charges: Possession of Marihuana
Possession of Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking
Cultivation of Marihuana
Theft of Electricity Over $5,000.00
Proceeds of Crime

Seized: 1,384 marihuana plants (approximate street value of $1,384,000.00) Canadian and Vietnamese currency