(Jesus...ummm, probable cause anyone? -GreenSurfer)

Police in Chelan County seized more than $127 million worth of marijuana plants last week. KNDU talked to police about how they track these drug dealers.

Kennewick Police say they receive a crime stoppers or anonymous tip once a week about drug dealing. If you suspect a neighbor is growing marijuana in their backyard or dealing, police say an anonymous tip is not enough for them to do much about it. They can't infringe on a person's constitutional rights.

When someone comes forward with their name and says what the problem is, it's usually enough for law enforcement to issue a search warrant.

Police say the best way to encourage safety in your neighborhood is to know your neighbors and keep a watchful eye on suspicious activity.

"I really think that given the opportunity, communicate with your neighbor, it solidifies the relationship in the neighborhood that exudes on anti-crime," said Sgt. Trevor White, Kennewick Police Department.

Signs to look for in your neighborhood are lots of what police call "two minute friends," which is where someone shows up, goes inside, then comes back out.

Kennewick Police say some people fear retailiation from coming forward, but generally they do their best in protecting that person by eliminating their name from reports.

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yea u gotta at least go to da block parties/cookouts. Say hello to neighbors when u see them. Spark up a small conversation

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or in some cases if theyre kinda cool, but not THAT cool, bribe the everloving shit outta them.

Yeah im worried about the gas lady and the electrical man... they alway go inside my gate...where my plant are sometimes....but i have them inside most the time....damn meter readers....fuck it im getting a pitbul....

Oh, i thought this thread going to be about something else. A while back I read a thread about police giving money (tips) to ppl who narced on grow ops. But yea, smart growers/dealers shouldn't have ppl showing up and leaving 2 min later, and say hey to your neighbors every now and then.

Your bill should say when the next read date is, just make sure your plants are stashed on those days.

no shit??? thanx man...++++++rep

Growers shouldn't have anyone suspicious stopping over period. Leave all of that sketchy shit to the dealers to worry about. Our purpose should be a very laid back purpose. The benefit of people in our position is, that we only have to fuck with a select few people, and we get to pick and choose who the fuck we talk to, WHEN we wanna talk to them. Dealers dont have that luxury....

lol if anyone deals out of their house directly they aren't very wise..

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Is meals on wheels considered a 2 minute friend? I see that shit going on in my neighborhood all the time.