6 Charged After RCMP Bust Ontario Cannabis Network, Seize 17,000 Illegal Plants

An RCMP epaulette is seen in Edmonton, on Feb. 5, 2025. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson

Six people have been charged after an RCMP investigation in Ontario uncovered a massive cannabis grow operation that had live-in staff and plans to expand globally.

An RCMP investigation into the grow-op began in 2022, after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) referred the matter to the federal law enforcement agency, police said in a March 27 news release.