Stolen cannabis plants near Ashburn were treated with toxic chemical, could be fatal if ingested

Durham police are warning that several stolen cannabis plants in the Ashburn area could be fatal if ingested.

The thefts happened Wednesday from a licensed grow operation. Police say they had been treated with a toxic chemical.

Anyone with information is urged to get in touch with police.

On Wednesday, Oct 6, several cannabis plants were stolen from a licensed grow operation in the Ashburn area. The stolen plants were recently treated with a chemical which can be FATAL IF INGESTED.

Please contact DRPS if you have any information about this incident. pic.twitter.com/Npa1nfy3y2

— Durham Regional Police (@DRPS) October 7, 2021