Police responding to break-in call discover illegal cannabis

Over 5,700 cannabis plants found on property

Niagara police are investigating a break-in at a home near Highway 3 and Shafley Road South in Wainfleet.

Early morning on Friday, March 14, armed suspects forced their way in, searched the property, and fled in a black and a white pickup truck.

No valuables were reported stolen.

During the investigation, police found over 5,700 illegal cannabis plants on-site, valued at nearly $2.9 million.

The case remains open, and police are asking residents in the area to check security footage for any evidence.

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