"Be on the lookout for suspicious activity"

Rodney Police are urging the public to be on the look out for suspicious activity that may be linked to drug growing operations.

The cannabis growing season has begun in the area and police are asking people to take note of any unusual comings and goings, particularly in rural districts.

Warning signs can include:
• Vehicles parked down the end of country roads for no obvious reason
• People walking into the bush with gardening implements, pots or
fertiliser
• Unexplained torch lights in the bush at night
• Clearings in the middle of bush plots
• Camouflage nets
• Small tracks that seem to go into the bush for no reason.

Acting Rodney Area Commander Inspector Mark Fergus says "if people notice unusual activity, it is helpful if they can get details of suspicious vehicles involved including licence plate details, colour, make and model". "If people come across a cannabis plot, they should stay clear of the
operation, note specific details about the location and report the matter to Police".

Members of the public may also wish to visit the Waitemata Police Facebook page where they will find a link to an interactive website that shows some of the signs to identify cannabis growing operations in a house.

If people have any information relating to illicit drugs they can contact their local police station. Alternatively information can be given anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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