From the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office: We are investigating a marijuana growing operation found in the Monroe area of the county. On 10/14/2015, at approx. 11:50 a.m., Inv. E.W. Viar responded to a location in Monroe regarding potential marijuana being grown on private property. The property owner, had called after discovering the plants during maintenance to the grounds. Inv. Viar located 80 marijuana plants with an estimated street value of $24,000. The incident is under investigation and no charges have been made at this time. Anyone that has any information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900 or the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information regarding this crime. All Crime Stoppers information is totally confidential.
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