Authorities seize 730 marijuana plants in Washington County
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Posted 9:59AM on Saturday, July 13, 2002
SANDERSVILLE - Washington County authorities have seized 730 marijuana plants in the county's largest such drug bust. <br>
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The plants were discovered by a Georgia State Patrol surveillance plane Wednesday in two different parts of the county, southwest of Augusta. <br>
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Sheriff Thomas Smith says both marijuana fields are believed to belong to the same people. Charges are pending. <br>
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Two all-terrain vehicles and trailers also were seized.