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Warning to Landords in the Comox Valley

Recently the Courtenay RCMP have executed three search warrants on Comox Valley homes. A total of 8 people, some residents of the Comox Valley and some recent arrivals, have been arrested. In excess of 300 marijuana plants have been seized when "indoor grow operations were located. Charges are pending in all cases.

Landlords should be aware that the installation and dismantling of these operations nearly always causes damage to the residence. Electrical and water systems must be bypassed, modifications are made to wall coverings, windows etc. The marijuana plant also produces an odour that in many cases cannot be cleared from floor coverings or walls/ceilings. Several insurance companies have modified their policies so that there is no insurance coverage when marijuana grow operations are found in homes.

Courtenay RCMP make every possible effort to avoid damage to residences when searches are conducted, however the public should also be aware the RCMP will not pay for any damages incurred during entries, searches, or the recovery of evidence.

The purpose of this press release is to inform homeowners of their potential risk. In many instances homeowners are innocent victims. In the majority of cases the RCMP is sympathetic to the plight of these innocent victims, however there is little if anything that can be done to assist them.

If you see anything suspicious or unusual, no matter how trivial you feel it may be, please do not hesitate to contact Courtenay RCMP or Crimestoppers.

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We need to pass this on to all we know, it just gives us the chills.

ANYONE WITH KIDS OR GRAND KIDS SHOULD READ THIS.

I am meth.

This was written by a young girl who was in jail for
drug charges, and was addicted to meth. She wrote this while in
jail. As you will soon read, she fully grasped the horrors of the drug, as
she tells in this simple, yet profound poem. She was released from jail,
but, true to her story, the drug owned her. They found her dead not
long after, with the needle still in her arm.

Please keep praying. This thing is worse than any of us realize...

I am meth
I destroy homes, I tear families apart,
I take your children, and that's just the start.

I'm more costly than diamonds, more precious than gold,
The sorrow I bring is a sight to behold.

If you need me, remember I'm easily found,
I live all around you - in schools and in town

I live with the rich, I live with the poor,
I live down the street, and maybe next door.

I'm made in a lab, but not like you think,
I can be made under the kitchen sink.

In your child's closet, and even in the woods,
If this scares you to death, well it certainly should.

I have many names, but there's one you know best,
I'm sure you've heard of me, my name is crystal meth.

My power is awesome, try me you'll see,
But if you do, you may never break free.

Just try me once and I might let you go,
But try me twice, and I'll own your soul.

When I possess you, you'll steal and you'll lie,
You do what you have to -- just to get high.

The crimes you'll commit for my narcotic charms
Will be worth the pleasure you'll feel in your arms.

You'll lie to your mother, you'll steal from your dad,
When you see their tears, you should feel sad.

But you'll forget your morals and how you were raised,
I'll be your conscience, I'll teach you my ways.

I take kids from parents, and parents from kids,
I turn people from God, and separate friends.

I'll take everything from you, your looks and your pride,
I'll be with you always -- right by your side.

You'll give up everything - your family, your home,
Your friends, your money, then you'll be alone.

I'll take and take, till you have nothing more to give,
When I'm finished with you, you'll be lucky to live.

If you try me be warned - this is no game,
If given the chance, I'll drive you insane.

I'll ravish your body, I'll control your mind,
I'll own you completely, your soul will be mine.

The nightmares I'll give you while lying in bed,
The voices you'll hear, from inside your head.

The sweats, the shakes, the visions you'll see,
I want you to know, these are all gifts from me.

But then it's too late, and you'll know in your heart,
That you are mine, and we shall not part.

You'll regret that you tried me, they always do,
But you came to me, not I to you.

You knew this would happen, many times you were told,
But you challenged my power, and chose to be bold.

You could have said no, and just walked away,
If you could live that day over, now what would you say?

I'll be your master, you will be my slave,
I'll even go with you, when you go to your grave.

Now that you have met me, what will you do?
Will you try me or not? It's all up to you.

I can bring you more misery than words can tell,
Come take my hand, let me lead you to hell.