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Atlanta Marijuana Growing Operation Halted

By Conaway and Strickler

Kathy Jefcoats of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on October 3, 2008 that Sheriff?s deputies from Cherokee County have discovered a marijuana growing operation. The operation was being carried out from within a home in the Golden Hills subdivision near Towne Lake Pkwy and Bells Ferry Rd. Sheriff?s deputies had responded to a domestic dispute call when they noticed the operation. At the scene, deputies arrested Nicholas Lyle 29, and Michael Ammons, 35 on manufacturing marijuana charges. Sheriff?s deputies called in drug agents who obtained a search warrant for the house. The search warrant uncovered 98 plants and equipment for the growing of marijuana. Street value for the plants was placed at about $117,600. Under the Family Violence Act, Michael Ammons was also charged with battery and is being held on $21,000 bond...continue to full post

Full post as published by Georgia Criminal Defense Blog on November 20, 2008 (boomark / email).