High-tech ganja farm found on church-owned property in Jamaica

A policeman examines special lights used on the farm. Photo from Jamaica Observer
A policeman examines special lights used on the farm. Photo from Jamaica Observer

A high-tech hydroponic ganja farm was yesterday discovered inside a rented house belonging to the Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) on Old Stony Hill Road in St Andrew. Three men were arrested during the raid.

Police swooped down on the seven-bedroom house at about 11:00 am yesterday after receiving tips that illegal activities were being carried out there. However, what they found has left them stunned.

“This is the first time we are seeing this in the island. So, far it is a method normally seen in overseas area such as California and other jurisdictions,” Inspector David White of the St Andrew North Police told the Jamaica Observer.

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39 Comments

  1. same
    June 14, 2013

    now I cyan think of a better way to reach HIGHER HIEGHTS in worship.

  2. Justice and Truth
    June 13, 2013

    The JA police looks like a peeping Tom. :lol: On the other hand he looks quite curious and no doubt surprised and shocked.
    Some people will find ways of defying the Law. This is a big problem, no exception in Canada. The house could have blown up. With that kind of electricity voltage, I bet sooner or later this could have happened.

  3. Malgraysa
    June 13, 2013

    Take my advice. Next time smoke a real Havana. It is much cheaper, you’ll probably enjoy it more and definitely will impress people more than a skinny, home-rolled, spindly weed stick.

  4. jane
    June 13, 2013

    You cannot understand English. The house was rented. They just did something illegal. That doesnt mean the Baptist rented there for this special purpose.Read carfully before you comment.

  5. eagle eye
    June 13, 2013

    when i win election in dominica am building the first smoke house.

  6. June 13, 2013

    if the churches in dominica use that method it will have more young men going to church

    • June 13, 2013

      You are probably right.

    • same
      June 14, 2013

      hahaha true dat

  7. June 13, 2013

    i guess the pastor of the church must have been a raster man

  8. dee
    June 13, 2013

    The owner of the property knew who they renting too and what should be expected. Smoke don’t go without a fire.

  9. thinkinman
    June 13, 2013

    The Bible sez, “The herb on this land is for the use of man” Crimes and sins are 2 different things. They committed absolutely no sin.

    • January 21, 2017

      Man has not yet discovered the proper use for every plant or herb of the earth.

      There are good uses for he hemp plant but there are obviously ways it should not be used.

      Because God put an herb on the earth does not mean it is to be chewed, eaten, drank, sniffed, smoked,
      or rubbed on.

      What about poison ivy or poison hemlock :?: Tobacco is killing thousands of people every year. So stop being so foolish as to argue that we should smoke the vile weed because God put it on earth. Science tells us that 50% of all regular tobacco smokers will die from a disease caused by smoking tobacco. Second hand smoke (from others) is even worse. Some as I write who never smoked in their lives are dying from second hand smoke because they lived or worked in a place filled with second hand smoke.

      Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill.

      All the plants on earth now are not as they were when God created them. Since then the earth has fallen under the curse brought on by sin.

      Sincerely, Rev…

  10. mario gomez
    June 13, 2013

    Hw u mean , smoke d devil away

  11. skunk
    June 13, 2013

    But here in DA dey want to throw our key 4 half a joint

    • June 13, 2013

      Marijuana is now LEGAL in Colorado, Arizona, and I think Virginia. Come on down. What do you say. Well, it is NOT LEGAL everywhere so be careful where you smoke it. If caught, regardless to what amount you will pay.

      • BEB
        June 13, 2013

        Don’t u also know that in some countries, they even execute them when found guilty for using marijuana , Yes some States, it is legalized

      • Mr Archbold
        June 14, 2013

        There are not states in the US where Marijuana is LEGAL.. Except for medical use which has to be precribed by a medical practitioner!! get your facts straight

      • American
        June 18, 2013

        States where Marijuana is now legal for recreational use for those over the age of 21:
        Washington State
        Colorado

        There are 18 states plus Washington DC where it is legal for medical purposes

  12. Anonymous
    June 13, 2013

    “Meanwhile, the police said the criminals occupied the house for over a year, paying rent of $130,000 per month.” How much in EC?

    This gives a whole new meaning to “holy smoke” :mrgreen:

    • hard core dcan
      June 13, 2013

      thats $300ec

      • Anonymous
        June 13, 2013

        $1301 in US

      • El Uno
        June 13, 2013

        if u don’t know don’t type! foolish!

      • El Uno
        June 13, 2013

        if u don’t know don’t talk. FOOLISH!

    • Jude Nicholas
      June 13, 2013

      That’s US$1300.00 or EC$3532.00

    • Jay
      June 13, 2013

      At the current official exchange rate that is E.C.$.3,516 (google “currency converter” and you will find it easily and up-to-date).

    • June 13, 2013

      If the people were paying that much for rent, in Jamaica, it is HOLY SMOKE alright. I think that is approximately US$3,000.00

  13. Jay
    June 13, 2013

    Well, the catholic church uses incense to bring people to a higher level. Maybe the Baptists have gone one better still and use ganja smoke instead.

  14. Muslim_Always
    June 13, 2013

    Just reform the darn laws and allow marijuana for medicinal, secondary and tertiary production purposes, end of story.

    • June 13, 2013

      If marijuana would be used for these purposes maybe that gesture would be a good one, but some people would take advantage, as they already are, and use their high as excuses to commit crimes.

    • Justice and Truth
      June 13, 2013

      I am surprised to read your comment. I thought Muslims were against this.

  15. IPO
    June 13, 2013

    You gotta be high to praise the most-high

    • Name
      June 13, 2013

      :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

    • faceup
      June 13, 2013

      Ipo, guy you need REHAB, soon you will dive into an empty pool !!

      • faceup
        June 13, 2013

        I am praying for all the parro weed smokers in Dominica, they all lazy !

      • IPO
        June 13, 2013

        If its empty its not a pool…try something else

    • Really????
      June 13, 2013

      :-? High for about saaayyyy :-? 5 minutes to an hour?
      And then what?

      • Really?
        June 13, 2013

        You nice for the rest of the day. So mellow you can’t get vex.

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