Strathmore RCMP executed a search warrant on Monday that lead to the discovery of a marijuana grow-op.

Monday afternoon RCMP and special units, along with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit's Green Team, performed a search warrant at a rural property north of Langdon.

According to officers, a large marijuana grow operation was found where they seized 1,140 marijuana plants valued at $1.425 million.

The grow-op was located in multiple rooms in the home as well as an outbuilding on the property.

RCMP say 63-year-old Thong Vihn Nguyen and 62-year-old Phan Thi Dang were arrested and are facing multiple drug related charges including production and possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.

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