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Hardee County Sheriff's Office Reports Marijuana Seizure and Utility Theft
The Hardee County Sheriff's Office, assisted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, seized 194 marijuana plants and 100 pounds of marijuana shake from a grow-house operation. Investigators also discovered that the suspect allegedly stole over $100,000 in utilities by tampering with PRECO equipment.
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The investigation resulted in the seizure of illegal narcotics valued at approximately $194,000 and the identification of over $100,000 in utility theft, which the Sheriff's Office notes creates a financial burden for the community.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationPRECO“The utility provider whose services were allegedly tampered with.”organizationFlorida Department of Law Enforcement“Assisted the Hardee County Sheriff's Office in the investigation.”organizationHardee County Sheriff's Office“The primary law enforcement agency conducting the investigation.”personVent Crawford“Sheriff of Hardee County who provided a statement regarding the investigation.”