Investigators found a huge, 5,400 square-foot greenhouse containing as many as 500 marijuana plants, according to CNN.
Specialized lamps were used to heat the plants and pumps and fans were operating on stolen electricity, CNN reported, citing police officials.
Police in Italy looked behind a shower door and found a massive illegal marijuana grow facility. (Polizia di Stato) pic.twitter.com/1XleXr82X8
— WPLG Local 10 News (@WPLGLocal10) October 1, 2019
The homeowner was arrested and is facing charges including illegal production and possession of drugs.
WPVI-TV reported authorities seized the plants, a gun and ammunition.
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