Marijuana growing operation uncovered in southern Delaware
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Parent Shereda Cromwell (right) is furious about Scholar Academies' decision to leave Kenderton elementary. Depicted here
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Parents tour a classroom at Kenderton Elementary. (Kevin McCorry/WHYY
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Delaware State Police have uncovered a marijuana growing operating near Camden, Delaware.
The 855 marijuana plants were found in a wooded area east of Almshouse Road and south of Westville Road on Monday after police received an anonymous tip.
The area had been cleared and an irrigation system had been set up using a gas generator to pump water from a nearby stream.
Police also found tools, tents, sleeping bags and men’s clothing.
Anyone with information should contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
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