Just to raise the paranoia levels of those who refuse to shop at hydroponic stores because big box retailers are 'safer':
Manatee authorities seize marijuana grow house
MANATEE — Two men are in custody after investigators raided a grow house of marijuana plants ranging from three to four feet high, according to arrest warrants released Friday.
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office investigators were tipped off through a confidential source about the residence located in the 1100 block of 36th Avenue West on July 14.
Inside were about 125 marijuana plants along with indoor grow equipment, according to the warrant. The residence had no furniture except for a desk sitting in the living room.
Authorities arrested Prince M. Cenatis, who left his mail and business cards inside the grow house. Cenatis was arrested at the Barbary Shoppe in Lakewood Ranch.
Authorities also took the owner of the residence — Colby N. Starkey. Detectives observed Starkey purchasing grow equipment at home depot through surveillance footage.
On Oct. 17, 2007 authorities found a grow house in the 1700 block of 29th Avenue East. Starkey was also the owner of that residence.
Both men were arrested Thursday. Starkey posted a $5,000 bond, and Cenatis remained in jail Saturday.
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