Called an "elaborate marijuana growing operation" by authorities, Hinds County sheriff's deputies, Jackson police, and federal and state drug agents arrested Zachary Alexander, 33, on Friday, seizing 86 plants. According to the Associated Press, the pot plants, which Alexander was growing under ultraviolet lights in his home on Naples Street, are valued at $325,000.

Alexander is charged with manufacturing marijuana and will appear at his arraignment today. Authorities also seized $800 along with the plants.

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152153

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This house isn't very far from me.

Author

golden eagle

Date

2009-09-21T09:14:07-06:00

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152157

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Pathetic that this plant is still illegal. Mississippi is decriminalized, but still trying to stick people. I find it funny how you are allowed to have under an ounce, and get only a $100-$200 fine, but it is a felony to sell. Drug war= fail.

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JonOKeefe

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2009-09-21T10:00:05-06:00

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152159

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Mr.Alexander sounds like a great bussinessman. His problem was locating his operation here in MS. Why didn't he go to California where marijuana crops are ignored/supported by government for medicinal purposes?????? Just asking.

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justjess

Date

2009-09-21T10:36:45-06:00

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152170

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Wow !!!! $3779 value for each plant ! I saw news coverage....these "plants" were only 6" tall..???. Typical Drug War propaganda. Next time send a JFP reporter to give us the "real" story, not this bullshit. Thanks.

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Perk

Date

2009-09-21T11:41:54-06:00

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152192

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I'm shocked by this. I always thought Madison and Rankin Counties supplied Hinds and Jackson with its dope.

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Walt

Date

2009-09-21T17:47:13-06:00