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Foreigner reported alleged assault and police found marijuana laboratory at her home

March 12, 2019 by Staff News Writer

An American woman warned authorities about an alleged assault on her home in Grecia, but authorities found a marijuana lab instead.

According to the police report, the incident was reported at 9:52 pm in Cajón de Bolívar.

The American claims two men with ski masks entered her house by force and identify themselves as officers of the Public Force, they tied her up, took her to a room and took money and jewelry, everything valued in 100 dollars,”

says the report.

The men fled and the woman gave notice to the authorities, who found drugs in the house.

Inside the room there are several jars with marijuana seeds and a bushel of said drug, likewise in the patio there is a hydroponic laboratory with drugs and jars with a Cripi bud,”

adds the report.

The case was the responsibility of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ).

crhoy.com

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