DEA, local police bust Penn Hills marijuana grow operation

PENN HILLS, Pa. — About 750 marijuana plants with a potential street value of a half million dollars were found Thursday night by DEA agents along with police from Penn Hills, North Versailles and Swissvale, according to the Allegheny County District attorney.

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Agency officials said a search was conducted at the home of Kenneth Creekmore, 66, on Heberton Drive in Penn Hills. Agents and officers found the indoor grow operation in the basement of the home along with dozens of weapons and thousands of dollars in cash.

The DA’s office said Creekmore will face a number of charges including possession and possession with intent to deliver.

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