infinitescrog
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Does anyone worry about having equipment shipped to your location, like X + Y + Z = Warrant?
Shipping equipment to your house?
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ElectricPineapple
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nah, cause most of those do discrete shipping. so it would be just like getting some boxes to your place. if you are ordering a bunch though, go to a shop.
woodsmaneh!
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No worries as above. Five O don't get shipping info, there are 40,000,000 boxes a day shipped around the usa, there not looking for you or me getting hydro food or what ever.
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assasinofyouth420
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I was worried about the same thing. I have been thinking about ordering some aluminum to build an enclosure. I am probably going to end up going to a store because I think it would look strange if a big truck showed up to my apartment with construction materials.
fred flintstoned
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Staying out of jail 101: NEVER have grow supplies sent to where you're growing! Use a different address, your mom, sister, cousin Larry,etc.
MediMary
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GRAND RAPIDS -- Longtime Press sports columnist David Mayo, accused of growing marijuana in his Northeast Side home, was targeted for investigation after police tracked shipping invoices of a company that advertises in "High Times" magazine, court records showed.
Armed with that information, police sought utility bills, which showed Mayo's electric use was more than twice that of his neighbors.
Police also put his home under surveillance and determined he did not bring his trash to the curb, which is common among marijuana growers, police said.
Investigators in early January also noted a "large amount of mold" under the eaves on the outside of his house, which suggested to them strong grow lights were being used inside the residence, heating the room where marijuana was being grown, and causing condensation on the exterior.
The allegations were contained in search-warrant affidavits made public this week.
Sheriff's Lt. Kevin Kelley confirmed police based the investigation on items shipped by companies that advertised in "High Times" and other pro-marijuana publications.
Courtesy Photo
Evidence: Authorities found Mason jars filled with marijuana buds inside David Mayo's house on Fuller Avenue NE in Plainfideld Township.
Mayo bought, "on 11 occasions, hydroponic growing equipment that is specialized in indoor marijuana growing," according to sheriff's Detective Sgt. Todd Butler, who said local authorities received information from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program, a project of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
"Operation Green Thumb has access to shipping invoices from suppliers who advertise their indoor marijuana-growing equipment in magazines such as 'High Times.' David Mayo bought his hydroponic equipment from one of the suppliers that do, in fact, advertise in this (manner)."
Mayo's lawyer, Bruce Block, could not be reached for comment, but earlier said he was reviewing police information to determine whether he should challenge the reason officers had probable cause to enter Mayo's Fuller Avenue NE house Jan. 19.
Mayo is suspended from The Press pending the legal outcome. He awaits trial on charges of growing from 20 to 200 plants, which carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison, and a high-court misdemeanor charge of maintaining a drug house. Prosecutors have offered to reduce charges to a four-year felony if he pleads guilty.
Police say 71 marijuana plants and 32 ounces of packaged marijuana were found in the home.
Mayo's wife, Denise, awaits trial on charges of marijuana possession and maintaining a drug house.
Both are free on personal recognizance bonds.
Mayo, with no prior criminal record, has worked for The Press since 1985.
Armed with that information, police sought utility bills, which showed Mayo's electric use was more than twice that of his neighbors.
Police also put his home under surveillance and determined he did not bring his trash to the curb, which is common among marijuana growers, police said.
Investigators in early January also noted a "large amount of mold" under the eaves on the outside of his house, which suggested to them strong grow lights were being used inside the residence, heating the room where marijuana was being grown, and causing condensation on the exterior.
The allegations were contained in search-warrant affidavits made public this week.
Sheriff's Lt. Kevin Kelley confirmed police based the investigation on items shipped by companies that advertised in "High Times" and other pro-marijuana publications.
Courtesy Photo
Evidence: Authorities found Mason jars filled with marijuana buds inside David Mayo's house on Fuller Avenue NE in Plainfideld Township.
Mayo bought, "on 11 occasions, hydroponic growing equipment that is specialized in indoor marijuana growing," according to sheriff's Detective Sgt. Todd Butler, who said local authorities received information from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program, a project of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
"Operation Green Thumb has access to shipping invoices from suppliers who advertise their indoor marijuana-growing equipment in magazines such as 'High Times.' David Mayo bought his hydroponic equipment from one of the suppliers that do, in fact, advertise in this (manner)."
Mayo's lawyer, Bruce Block, could not be reached for comment, but earlier said he was reviewing police information to determine whether he should challenge the reason officers had probable cause to enter Mayo's Fuller Avenue NE house Jan. 19.
Mayo is suspended from The Press pending the legal outcome. He awaits trial on charges of growing from 20 to 200 plants, which carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison, and a high-court misdemeanor charge of maintaining a drug house. Prosecutors have offered to reduce charges to a four-year felony if he pleads guilty.
Police say 71 marijuana plants and 32 ounces of packaged marijuana were found in the home.
Mayo's wife, Denise, awaits trial on charges of marijuana possession and maintaining a drug house.
Both are free on personal recognizance bonds.
Mayo, with no prior criminal record, has worked for The Press since 1985.
purplehazin
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This might be applicable if you live in a small town, but in a normal-large sized city a few boxes a week would go by completely unnoticed.
MediMary
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more on operation green thumb
A marijuana grow operation sting conducted by a special London police operation called Project Green Thumb led to the seizure of close to $2 million in marijuana plants from six residences, three of which contained grow operations, Thursday (March 12).
The warrants were executed by members of the London police Guns and Drugs Section, under the name of Project Green Thumb, a police initiative started in January of this year to identify illicit marijuana grow operations within the city.
During Thursday's bust, police arrested eight suspects after hitting homes at 1077 Homeview Crt., 795 Capulet Ln., 1451 Mickleborough Dr., plus residences on Basswood Place, Ripley Road and Southdale Road West.
Officers seized a total of 1,889 marijuana plants, valued at $1,889,000, police said, from residences at Homeview Court, Capulet Lane and Mickleborough Drive.
At the residences on Homeview Court, Southdale Road West and Capulet Lane combined, there was 512 grams of marijuana bud seized, valued at $4,120, police said.
Also seized during the sting operation was a total of $36,255 in cash, located at the addresses and inside three vehicles.
At one point during the police operation, the London Fire Department was called to the residence on Homeview Court after one of the "high intensity pressure bulbs sparked and burst into flames," police said.
Officers were able to exit the residence without injury, the fire was contained and no structural damage occurred to the residence.
Arrested at 1077 Homeview Crt:
Trang Phan (female), 23, Chau Minh Nguyen (male), 24,and Aaron Ali (male), 25, all of London and all are charged with unlawfully producing marijuana, possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of marijuana and theft of hydro ($4,082). Ali is additionally charged with one count of possession of marijuana.
Arrested at Ripley Road and at 795 Capulet Ln.:
Thi B Dao (female), 32, of London, Hoa Nguyet Thang (female), 47, and Quang Thanh Dang (male), 52, both of Scarborough. These suspects have all been charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, unlawfully producing marijuana and theft of hydro ($2,721).
Arrested at 1451 Mickleborough Dr., and at Ripley Road:
Tri Minh Nguyen (male), 53, and Mai Thi Bui (female), 56, both of London and both are charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, unlawfully producing marijuana and theft of hydro ($18,46
.
Since the launch of Project Green Thumb in January, police said Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrants have been executed at 14 addresses all in the City of London. Police have laid charges against 19 people combining for a total of 49 Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charges, and 39 Criminal Code Charge. In addition, police have seized $3,409,603 in drugs, $127,375 in cash, seven vehicles and a stolen assault rifle.
A marijuana grow operation sting conducted by a special London police operation called Project Green Thumb led to the seizure of close to $2 million in marijuana plants from six residences, three of which contained grow operations, Thursday (March 12).
The warrants were executed by members of the London police Guns and Drugs Section, under the name of Project Green Thumb, a police initiative started in January of this year to identify illicit marijuana grow operations within the city.
During Thursday's bust, police arrested eight suspects after hitting homes at 1077 Homeview Crt., 795 Capulet Ln., 1451 Mickleborough Dr., plus residences on Basswood Place, Ripley Road and Southdale Road West.
Officers seized a total of 1,889 marijuana plants, valued at $1,889,000, police said, from residences at Homeview Court, Capulet Lane and Mickleborough Drive.
At the residences on Homeview Court, Southdale Road West and Capulet Lane combined, there was 512 grams of marijuana bud seized, valued at $4,120, police said.
Also seized during the sting operation was a total of $36,255 in cash, located at the addresses and inside three vehicles.
At one point during the police operation, the London Fire Department was called to the residence on Homeview Court after one of the "high intensity pressure bulbs sparked and burst into flames," police said.
Officers were able to exit the residence without injury, the fire was contained and no structural damage occurred to the residence.
Arrested at 1077 Homeview Crt:
Trang Phan (female), 23, Chau Minh Nguyen (male), 24,and Aaron Ali (male), 25, all of London and all are charged with unlawfully producing marijuana, possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of marijuana and theft of hydro ($4,082). Ali is additionally charged with one count of possession of marijuana.
Arrested at Ripley Road and at 795 Capulet Ln.:
Thi B Dao (female), 32, of London, Hoa Nguyet Thang (female), 47, and Quang Thanh Dang (male), 52, both of Scarborough. These suspects have all been charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, unlawfully producing marijuana and theft of hydro ($2,721).
Arrested at 1451 Mickleborough Dr., and at Ripley Road:
Tri Minh Nguyen (male), 53, and Mai Thi Bui (female), 56, both of London and both are charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, unlawfully producing marijuana and theft of hydro ($18,46
.Since the launch of Project Green Thumb in January, police said Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrants have been executed at 14 addresses all in the City of London. Police have laid charges against 19 people combining for a total of 49 Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charges, and 39 Criminal Code Charge. In addition, police have seized $3,409,603 in drugs, $127,375 in cash, seven vehicles and a stolen assault rifle.
fred flintstoned
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The odds of you getting busted this way could be slim. After all it is a legal product.
On the other hand, it will raise suspicion if they get hold of the company's shipping records, it's happened numerous times before. What if the UPS guy tells his brother the cop about the grow lights he delivered? Along with power company records, it could be enough to convince a judge to grant a warrant.
I'm sure only 1 in a zillion get busted this way. Are you sure you're not that one? Is your freedom really worth the convenience of having it shipped to your house?
Be safe, Be free
Fred
On the other hand, it will raise suspicion if they get hold of the company's shipping records, it's happened numerous times before. What if the UPS guy tells his brother the cop about the grow lights he delivered? Along with power company records, it could be enough to convince a judge to grant a warrant.
I'm sure only 1 in a zillion get busted this way. Are you sure you're not that one? Is your freedom really worth the convenience of having it shipped to your house?
Be safe, Be free
Fred
purplehazin
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The UPS guy wouldnt know anything, most boxes from hydro stores are completely unmarked. The dont have a big sign saying "LOOK! 1000W HPS MARIJUANA LIGHT INSIDE! FRAGILE"
TheWinter
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I agree. Most boxes the UPS guy doesn't know or care what is inside. Many stores offer discreet shipping.
i also agree it is possible that police could get ahold of shipping records, but that is so unlikely if you buy from conventional gardening / hydro shops than the shops that advertise in pot magazines!
By far the most common way cops find out about grows is through people telling, and people who steal power. Then below that, you have disasters such as fires/floods/electrical problems causing entry from law personell, and some are busted from smell/lights alone, reported by a neighbor. The rare occurances of someone getting busted by getting followed home after hitting the store or buying from a shop online are really, really low. BUT I agree, it is still a roll of the dice. it's just a really really huge dice.
On the other hand, it helps to have peace of mind. Waking up at 2 am every morning asking yourself "Did I buy those 5 hps lights under a fake name or not?..".... "why is there a van parked 2 houses down that hasnt moved?' its bad for your health.
i also agree it is possible that police could get ahold of shipping records, but that is so unlikely if you buy from conventional gardening / hydro shops than the shops that advertise in pot magazines!
By far the most common way cops find out about grows is through people telling, and people who steal power. Then below that, you have disasters such as fires/floods/electrical problems causing entry from law personell, and some are busted from smell/lights alone, reported by a neighbor. The rare occurances of someone getting busted by getting followed home after hitting the store or buying from a shop online are really, really low. BUT I agree, it is still a roll of the dice. it's just a really really huge dice.
On the other hand, it helps to have peace of mind. Waking up at 2 am every morning asking yourself "Did I buy those 5 hps lights under a fake name or not?..".... "why is there a van parked 2 houses down that hasnt moved?' its bad for your health.
Serapis
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That is actually bad advice. You don't want to be explaining why the boxes are showing up at Mom's or Sisters instead of your own address. I've never encountered any trouble. I know a dealer that routinely gets a lb of weed delivered to his front door by UPS at least twice a week. (not recommending this)
