Discovery made in what appeared to be an abandoned warehouse in Niagara Falls last week
A major illegal cannabis bust by provincial police in Niagara Falls.
The investigation began when police learned of a strong cannabis odour coming from what appeared to be an abandoned warehouse on Don Murie Street.
Using a search warrant last week, police found plants with a potential street value of roughly $8-million.
Police say six people are charged with cultivating cannabis without authorization.
- Chamrong LADADAS, 49 of no fixed address
- Arthit SEESAI, 31 of no fixed address
- Xueqi GAO, 59 of no fixed address
- Jeffrey LIAN, 41 of no fixed address
- Li Cheng FENG, 58 of no fixed address
- Wen Guang ZHENG, 66 of Markham
They were released from custody, and have a future court date at the end of May.