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Tuesday, August 14, 2007

25 indicted in Marijuana ring

Four Georgians are among 25 people indicted today for growing marijuana. Federal authorities say the defendants operated 40 so-called “grow houses” in 14 Georgia counties around Atlanta. Investigators say the pot ring grew nearly 9,000 marijuana plants in unfinished basements. The process – known as hydroponics – yields plants twice as potent as regular marijuana.

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