THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A repossession of a Con Edison gas and electric meter from a property in the Bronx led to the seizure of over 300 pounds of illegal THC and cannabis products on Friday, authorities said.
Magic mushrooms were also discovered.
The City Marshal’s office and Con Edison were at 967 Longfellow Avenue to serve repossession papers for the meter when they unexpectedly stumbled upon a grow house, officials said.
Upon entering the building, authorities said multiple weed plants were cultivated there.
The Sheriff's Department ultimately seized 270.1 lbs. of growing cannabis plants, 56.2 lbs. of cannabis flower, 23.9 lbs. of edibles, and 1.8 lbs. of psilocybin mushrooms.
MEDIA HANDOUT (NYC Sherriff's Department)
MEDIA HANDOUT (NYC Sherriff's Department)
MEDIA HANDOUT (NYC Sherriff's Department)
MEDIA HANDOUT (NYC Sherriff's Department)
According to authorities, in addition to the seizure, the location was issued multiple civil violations, including a vacate order from the Department of Buildings and violations from Con Edison.
In total, 350 pounds of weed were seized, and the building was issued an immediate closure. A further investigation is currently underway, police said.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.
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