Police bust tomato grow operation

By Associated Press

Summary

A Pullman landlord notified police about a grow lamp in a closet, and police got a search warrant for a drug raid. But officers got a surprise when they went inside.

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Story Published: Apr 6, 2007 at 1:18 PM PST

Story Updated: Apr 6, 2007 at 1:53 PM PST

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) - A Pullman landlord notified police about a grow lamp in a closet, and police got a search warrant for a drug raid.

Eight officers with guns drawn surprised three roommates in the apartment last weekend and discovered they were growing tomatoes.

Commander Chris Tennant says it's the department's duty to investigate all credible complaints regarding marijuana growing operations in Pullman.