A man and woman were arrested in Edmundston this week after police seized a large quantity of marijuana they say was intended to be sold on the streets.
Southeast District RCMP say they have seized approximately 1300 marijuana plants, as well as a firearm, after searches of two properties in Saint-André-Leblanc.
The RCMP have removed thousands of marijuana plants from several wooded areas in New Brunswick, as they attempt to disrupt illegal growing operations across the province.
A pro-marijuana group is submitting its petition to the town of York, Maine supporting a citizen initiative that would decriminalize the private use of marijuana.