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Bronx Apartment Eviction Unearths Drug Operation
City marshal discovers illegal marijuana grow house during Bronx eviction.
In brief
City marshal discovers illegal marijuana grow house during Bronx eviction. New York City Sheriff's Office found 30 cannabis plants in a Fordham apartment during eviction, sparking safety concerns for residents. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Eviction Discovers Grow Operation
City marshal found a suspected illegal cannabis grow house with 30 plants during eviction in Fordham, Bronx.
Residents Report Overwhelming Odor
Residents said the apartment's odor had been overwhelming for months, raising safety concerns.
One Resident's Fear of Danger
One resident claimed the smell suggested a dead body or drug lab was present.
“I'm thinking that there was a dead corpse here somewhere - when I find out it's a freaking drug lab yo!”
Fire Department Investigation
Evelyn Arredondo reported the smell to Fire Department, but crews found no gas or hazards.
“Itch my throat, my eyes and my nose. And just I called the fire department - you know - I said maybe there's gas around but they didn't find nothing”
Safety Concerns for Families
Arredondo said her child's asthma made the situation especially dangerous for her family.
“I'm scared because I live with my child there and he got asthma so that's scary”
Sheriff's Office Statement
Sheriff Edwin Raymond said the office would disrupt illicit operations threatening public safety.
“The Sheriff's Office remains committed to protecting the safety and well-being of our communities by disrupting illicit operations that threaten public safety and health. We will work diligently to ensure our neighborhoods remain safe places to live and work.”
Here's the gist
New York City Sheriff's Office found 30 cannabis plants in a Fordham apartment during eviction, sparking safety concerns for residents.
