Two Markham men were arrested Sept. 20 in connection to a marijuana grow op in the community of Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.
The arrests and charges stem from an OPP investigation into a large scale outdoor marihuana growing operation.
A Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant was executed at a property, and resulted in the seizure of 3,100 marijuana plants in various stages of growth.
The estimated street value of the plants is about $3.1 million.
A 36-year-old man and a 34-year-old man, both from Markham, were found at the grow op site. They have been charged with production of marijuana and possession a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
They've been released from custody pending a Nov. 7 court date in Espanola.
The investigation into the grow operation continues.
Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.tipsubmit.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
