Thursday, November 5, 2009
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Gwinnett Daily Post
MONROE -- A Walton County sheriff's deputy has stumbled upon a sophisticated, multimillion-dollar drug operation in a Monroe home.
Officials told WSB-TV in a Thursday story that the deputy went to see why the front door of the house was wide open and suspected it was a possible burglary.
He called for backup after noticing an overwhelming smell of marijuana when he went to the door. Deputies said they found about 800 marijuana plants worth $7.4 million growing in the basement.
The house was being rented by 28-year-old Quang Hung Le. He was arrested and remains in Walton County jail.
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