Members of the Portage la Prairie General Investigation Section executed a search warrant on a marijuana grow operation at 451 3rd Street NW in Portage la Prairie on June 27th, 2016. The search was conducted with the assistance from the Federal Serious and Organized Crime task group, the Office of the Fire Commissioner and were supported by general duty officers from the Portage detachment. Police seized marijuana plants, and equipment utilized in the production of marijuana. A 34 year old male from Winnipeg is facing chargers of production of marijuana, and possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.