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Saturday, 19 March 2016 13:32

Website tip leads to pot find

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 An anonymous tip submitted through the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office website led agents of the City County Drug Task Force to a residence on Silvertown Road where a pot plant was seized this morning.

Agents went to the residence shortly before 10:30 a.m. to follow up on the complaint, Captain A.M. Harris said in a statement.

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The owner of the residence, identified as Troy Anthony Silver, 40, took agents to the location inside the residence where the marijuana was growing.

Agents seized a four-foot tall marijuana plant which had been growing for approximately three months. Also seized were items of paraphernalia which included an oxygen system, two growing lights, power inverter, thermometer, timers, extension cord, and a bottle of root hormone.

Evidence collected indicated Silver has reportedly been growing marijuana for some time. Pots had stalks which had been cut.

Task force Agent J.R. Matthews arrested and charged Silver for manufacture marijuana, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance and possession of marijuana drug paraphernalia.

Silver received a $5,000 bond and April 27 court date.

Agents encourage citizens to report any drug activity by calling Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444 or log onto www.halifaxsheriff.com.

 

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