Police discover major cannabis patch while searching for missing manLUZ ZUNIGA Police discover big cannabis growing operation while searching for missing man in the Kaimai Ranges (file photo). A police search and rescue mission in the Bay of Plenty had two major discoveries, a man reported missing and a marijuana growing operation. Bay of Plenty Inspector Kevin Taylor said the man had gone walking in the area with two others when he became lost. "While conducting an initial search of the area police located what appeared to be a cannabis growing operation," Taylor said. Search and Rescue teams were searching the vicinity of a stream in the area when police received the news the man was no longer lost.

Source: Stuff March 20, 2018 02:37 UTC