(MT. VERNON, IL) — The Mt. Vernon Police Department/Jefferson County Narcotics Division seized a number of cannabis plants Monday afternoon, along with growing equipment and cannabis from a residence in Jefferson County. According to reports, the seizure came as part of an investigation into a possible indoor cannabis growing operation at a residence on East Marlow Road in Jefferson County. During the investigation, Narcotics Division Detectives located and seized five cannabis plants, approximately one pound of cannabis, several items used to grow cannabis including lights, buckets, grow chemicals, etc., along with other drug equipment. Pending the completion of the investigation, an arrest warrant will be requested for the individual responsible for the grow operation.

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