FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Police in Beaver County found $100K worth of marijuana growing in a resident's backyard swimming pool.
PHOTOS: $100K of marijuana discovered in backyard swimming pool
An anonymous tip sent police to the house, where they uncovered the pool full of pot. It took several trucks to remove all of the plants.
Only Channel 11's Amy Marcinkiewicz was there as police destroyed the evidence
What does $100,000 worth of pot look like? We will show you tonight at five and tell you the crazy place police in Beaver County found the marijuana. Hint: it’s supposed to have water in it. https://t.co/PHKMayLww1 pic.twitter.com/QUZheBUv5o
— Amy Marcinkiewicz (@WPXIAmy) October 3, 2019
Chopper 11 flew over Hickernell road where police found the unique grow spot. Police also showed up-close pictures they took.
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