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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KINGSTON, ON, May 16, 2005 - The investigative work of the May 13, 2005 Interception of contraband at Joyceville Institution resulted in information being shared with the community police force. As a result, search warrants were issued and 109 marijuana plants, 3 ounces of marijuana and other equipment were seized in a large marijuana grow operation located in the Woodstock area. Value of the seizure is estimated at $109,000.

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