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How do police find marijuana grows?
In many cases, law enforcement also conducts “trash pulls,” where officers literally go through a house’s trash cans looking for raw marijuana plants, growing or packaging equipment, or receipts or other documentation reflecting a grow house operation.
How do police find outdoor grow ops?
They use infrared technology, assuming the grow house is enclosed, looking for heat signatures that suggest a plant growing operation. They would then have to determine whether it is a pot farm or a legal greenhouse. If the pot is being grown outside, they eyeball it.
Can Grow tents be detected?
Yes, the police can detect or Track grow tents that are growing marijuana with their technology. The thermal scan can only sense the heat of the place which reflects the presence of plants.
What happens to a grow op house?
The house is stripped back to its skeleton, so that any issues are apparent and repaired. Only after a final indoor air quality test is submitted and reviewed will Alberta Health Services re-inspect the property.
Can LED grow lights be detected?
LED grow lights are just as detectable as any other type of light. But they emit less heat, so there is less heat to detect.
How do I know if my house was a grow op?
While it’s best to get an independent inspection, here are some of the potential signs that a home may have been used as a grow op:
- Mould in corners where the walls and ceilings meet.
- Unusual number of roof vents or signs of roof vents.
- Fresh paint on window frames to cover damage caused by high levels of humidity.
What do you do if you suspect a grow house?
If you suspect a grow house, call Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County. Do not investigate the house, and/or the residents yourself.
How do you identify a grow house?
Noticeable signs that you may be dealing with a former grow house include: Mold in corners where the walls and ceilings meet. Painted concrete floors in the basement, with circular marks of where pots once were. Evidence of tampering with the electric meter (damaged or broken seals) or the ground around it.