Members of various RCMP detachments and special crimes units joined forces Tuesday to conduct searches of four rural properties. Staff Sergeant Steve Saunders says they were in the RM's of Grey, de Salaberry and Springfield where they found over three thousand marijuana plants and hydroponic equipment.
Two Winnipeg men were taken into custody.
Saunders notes they all appear to be linked at this point and associated with Asian organized crime.
Saunders says they've been noticing the sophistication of the operations continually increasing.
This involves hydro meters being by-passed and plants at various stages.
The investigation into these incidents is ongoing.