Expensive and elaborate growing systems are needed to make the high grade pot, and one of the better ways to keep it all a secret is to plant your roots in suburban subdivisions where neighbors keep to themselves.
"I never would have guessed that was going on in our subdivision," said Booth.
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"This marijuana based on its grade, would have been a value of $4,500 a pound," said Scott Ware.
That strategy worked with neighbors like Sandra Booth.
As part of their investigation, authorities also froze more than $230 cash inbank accounts they say was associated with the growing operation.