North Okanagan
Cops tap into Tappen grow-op
RCMP in Salmon Arm have taken down a significant marijuana grow operation near the tiny community of Tappen.
According to police, a home on Vella Road near Tappen was raided Thursday where in excess of 1,300 plants were seized.
The grow operation was secreted in an underground bunker below a derelict building.
Police arrested one man on the property.
His name will not be released until formal charges have been approved by Crown.
RCMP say the grow operation was being powered by a hydro bypass system.
Criminal charges of theft of electricity will be forwarded to Crown in addition to recommended drug charges.
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