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Police Uncover Indoor Marijuana Grow And Howitzer Ammunition

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Grover Beach, CA-- Police and narcotic detectives uncovered an indoor marijuana grow at home on Ocean View Avenue in Grover Beach.

While serving a search warrant as part of a joint narcotic investigation, detectives found what they're calling, a sophisticated hydroponic growing operation of more than 100 pot plants. During a search of the property they also found live ammunition for a 155mm Howitzer buried in the backyard of the home.

Police are saying several neighbors had to be treated a local hospital for health problems associated with the venting system constructed at the home of the illegal grow operation.

William Halstead, a 44-year-old Grover Beach man was taken into custody following the raid and the case has now been turned over the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's Office.

Story Created: Jun 26, 2009 at 11:38 AM PST

Story Updated: Jun 26, 2009 at 9:20 PM PST

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