New statistics show that a Four Corners regional narcotics taskforce has seized around six times as much marijuana in 2014 than the previous year.
The Daily Times reports that the Region II Narcotics Taskforce seized 245 pounds of marijuana, which has an approximate street value nearly $200,000.
Taskforce director Phil Goodwin says the spike in seizures could largely be attributed to the recent arrests of two men who were operating growing houses.
The taskforce seized 88 pounds of marijuana in 2012 and 40 pounds of marijuana in 2013.
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Information from: The Daily Times.
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