The NYPD is searching for a suspect after officers discovered a large-scale illegal marijuana grow operation inside a Bronx residence.
Discovery during eviction check
Police said officers were at Apartment 1V at 750 Pelham Parkway on Tuesday, May 12, for an eviction check when they found 299 marijuana plants, THC products and growing equipment inside the unit.
Illegal grow setup found inside
Investigators said the apartment had been outfitted with specialized ventilation and lighting systems used to cultivate the plants, indicating an organized grow operation.
No arrests made
No one was inside the apartment at the time of the discovery, and no arrests were immediately made. Police said the suspect responsible for the operation has not yet been located.
NYPD seeks tips
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-8477.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Nearly 300 marijuana plants found inside Bronx apartment
Reporting by Alexandra Rivera, New York Connect Team / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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