BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – WHILE a clarion call was made for farmers and schools in the Federation to get involved in the hydroponics system of agriculture production, the police have recently found out that it was readily accepted and adhered to by marijuana cultivators in St. Kitts.
Police have informed that on Monday (May 29), while on a crime prevention and citizen safety patrol in Lambert’s Village, officers searched an abandoned building and discovered a large amount of marijuana plants being grown under the hydroponics system.
The illegal plants are said to be about 100 with heights between five to six feet.
In addition to the plants, a number of items to support their hydroponics growth were seized, including water hoses, LED lightening panels, a transformer, a fan, thermostats, electrical cords and a surge protector.
Commenting on the discovery, Commissioner of Police Ian M. Queeley said: “This find is an indication that our ongoing counter marijuana cultivation operations are having an impact. We now see a move towards indoor cultivation. And so our continued patrols and searches of abandoned properties, vacant houses and lots have paid off.
“In this fight against illegal drugs, when we gain ground in one area the producers will become creative, and so will we.”
The Commissioner also took the opportunity to express his appreciation for the continued commitment displayed by members of the Force in ensuring citizen safety on a daily basis.
“I want to commend the officers who day in and day out are on patrol, who are involved in investigations, who walk the beat. I say stay focused, it pays off. It did on Monday for the men in District ‘B’ and we have seen other units doing good things day in and day out. Stay focused!”
