Police Uncover Massive Marijuana Operation
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Updated: 7:44 AM Mar 15, 2010
Police Uncover Massive Marijuana Operation
Lincoln, Neb.
Lincoln Police arrested five men in connection with a massive marijuana growing operation.
Posted: 6:51 AM Mar 10, 2010
Reporter: Alicia Myers
Email Address: alicia.myers@1011now.com
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Not one, not two, but three Lincoln homes have been busted by police, for what investigators say is the biggest marijuana bust they have seen in the Capital City.

"Any three of these individually, eclipse the largest grow that I've been associated with," said Captain Brian Jackson, Narcotics Task Force.

For many months, Captain Jackson and the rest of the Narcotics Task Force have been investigating the home at 5210 North 11th Street.

Friday, a search warrant was served at the home, leading police to two other homes in Lincoln, one in the Knolls at 2620 Norman Circle, and another at 3260 Dudley Street.

1,300 live plants, with an equal number of harvested plants were found inside the homes.

Police estimate the total street value was worth well above $2 million.

Although the home at 5210 North 11th Street may look normal from the outside, investigators say on the inside, lots of extensive changes were made, just to make sure the home could be modified, and handle the operation.

"The electrical was modified, the ventilation was modified. They're kept at a very high in humidity temperature range," said Capt. Jackson.

"A great deal of equipment for irrigating and grow lights and ducting and ventilation were all installed," said Chief Tom Casady, Lincoln Police Department.

32-year-old Aaron Polk, 32-year-old Kevin Belton, and 31-year-old Chien Nguyen, all of Lincoln, and 52-year-old Cuong Ngo and 46-year-old Bans Troung of Canada, were all arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance.

Residents in the area, who declined to comment on camera, said they were shocked to find out such a large operation was taking place in their quiet, nice neighborhood.

"You know your neighborhoods better than we do, and we would ask that you would be aware of activity occurring in your neighborhoods and report what could be suspicious activity," said Capt. Jackson.

Police say this may just be the tip of the iceberg, with more arrests possible as the investigation continues.

Police believe there are other growing operations in Lincoln.

No weapons were found in the homes, just the plants.

Belton was the only one police believe was living in one of the homes.


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Posted by: b on Oct 5, 2011 at 01:14 PM

proven to be more harmful then useful? show me wheres your proof where are your facts?
Posted by: Marijuana RULES! on Apr 5, 2010 at 01:59 PM

See, the police are to busy busting people with marijuana and filling the jail cells with drug dealers. Stop worrying about the people who are smoking pot and start worrying about all the murders still on the loose. Just a few months ago, by my house, a man was murdered because the people ran into his house to look for pot. If it was legal, that most likely would have never happened! I bet more then half the town of Lincoln smoke marijuana! And it's not a gateway drug. People who decide to do meth or coke, that's all them. Marijuana did not tell them to do other drugs. I've been smoking and there is no way i would ever try something man made. Alcohol does more harm! Now that's pathetic! Obama should just legalize it so the world can be more at peace!
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 31, 2010 at 08:44 PM

After reading more of these comments, I guess I should come clean. I enjoy a few shots of whiskey after a hard day of paying taxes with a little left for me to keep on going making bad decision makers look good.
Posted by: smit Location: Ashland on Mar 30, 2010 at 07:43 PM

I notice that most of your comments come on the cops busting potheads genre. Where does that tell you your town is heading? The tip of the iceberg? Yes..yes it is! The sunami is rising just out of your site. When this one comes ashore you will be lucky to have a community at all! Morality has been wiped clean from our lexicon. Thanks public schools and government. Now you will reap your whirlwind!
Posted by: Ernest Larkins Location: 1346 Saunders on Mar 30, 2010 at 02:34 PM

I know Steve I am to. But that cant just keep ignoring the law like we used to. Make sure that you dont stay up to late tonight because we got calls to do in the morning. If you need me call ma Thanks Ernie
Posted by: Steven Larkins Location: 1346 Saundes on Mar 30, 2010 at 12:21 PM

You guys have no idea the true meaning to pot heads. For example i am one!! Thats all thanks bye. Need me call me
Posted by: Jay Location: Lincoln on Mar 29, 2010 at 06:24 PM

Hey Ann, you must have meant "they're," which is a contraction for "they" and "are." "Their" would be used like this: I went to their school for a day because my school didn't teach me how to use simple grammar. "There" would be used like this: "I have lots of opinions and there are too many potheads in town who are smarter than me." So there you go Ann, that's how to use words that sound the same, but are actually different words all together. Tomorrow I will teach you the capital of Nebraska. Here's a hint:it's named after a former president with a beard and a big hat
Posted by: Steve Larkins Location: 1346 Saunders on Mar 28, 2010 at 07:18 PM

Nice job LPD. I am so glad that i am finely drug-free because this is a prime example of how much trouble it can get you in.
Posted by: Ray Location: Lincoln on Mar 23, 2010 at 10:10 AM

The reason they keep cannabis illegal is so they can dress up in their ninja costumes. How many people need a machine gun to pull weeds.
Posted by: ANN on Mar 23, 2010 at 09:10 AM

pot, crack, meth, cuban cigars, elephant tusks, bottle rockets, did I mention pot? Anyhow their illegal to have here so if ya don't like it, leave...go to a place that allows it. Obey the laws!
Posted by: Mama and Candy on Mar 20, 2010 at 09:13 AM

Just one last thing to say....I NEVER said I was in recovery you guys used that word. All I said was that I was clean from meth for 3 years. I appreciate all you people who don't know me have felt it productive to slam on that fact. Maybe if you smoked a little you would learn to not be so judgemental of those who just would like to voice their opinion also. The pot smokers of the world are NOT second class citizens and if I don't...my children will live to see the day when pot is legal and this company is pulled out of the recession we're in because of the revenue and jobs it creates!
Posted by: anonymous Location: lincoln on Mar 19, 2010 at 10:49 PM

Nice work LPD. Thank you for all your hard work.
Posted by: noneya Location: lincoln on Mar 19, 2010 at 12:12 PM

You know I also have a college degree, a couple of them actually and going back to get the highest degree you can get...i smoke pot almost everyday and I also have a full time job...so the whole story that pot makes u lazy, unemployed, and stupid is just another myth "they" use to keep control over you and from knowing the truth. More educated individuals need to come foward, it is possible to smoke pot and still be a "productive member of society" just like many people drink alcohol but yet they can still hold a job down and raise a family. Something to think about!
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Lincoln on Mar 19, 2010 at 11:31 AM

Wow, I guess Lincoln would be considered "dry" now. However, if they legalize it they could probably stop cutting the State budget. But smoking any thing will cause cancer, so if they legalize they need to make it into a supplement pill that could be swallowed for medical reasons.
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 18, 2010 at 05:10 PM

good point "not recovery" Addiction is addiction! Obviously "mamma" is not in 'recovery' she has not made it 3 years of doing anything and I would ashamed to know her. My point is she and all the other people in 'recovery' need to GROW UP!!!!!
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