Switched On Gardener...

So what's everyones thoughts on this whole drug operation they've just uncovered?

I'd always had an idea that the whole company wasn't 'legit' - judging by their TV ads etc ...but I pride myself on being alcohol & drug free so am very naive in that respect and gardening doesn't interest me in the slightest so not the sort of shop I'd ever step foot into anyway...

Am I the only person that wasn't fully aware that this company was some big underground drug operation? Coz judging by a few comments some friends/ppl have made ...starting to wonder if I'm one of the only people left that doesn't smoke illegal substances, seems so common nowadays. My parents raised me in a smoke/alcohol and drug free household, and it's something I really pride myself on - I'd like to think I'm not in the minority!

The fact it specialised in indoor and hydroponic operations was what gave it away for me, so it came as no surprise that it was busted....there's only one MAJOR product that would keep the company in business, and that's dope.

I certainly don't smoke it, however an ex-flatmate of ours decided to refurbish his dresser into a growing room (took all the actual drawers off, but left the fronts there so it still looked like drawers). Only way we found out is he left his bedroom door open when he was away one night and I heard the fans, then saw the blue glow. He then moved it all into the top of the wardrobe, thinking we wouldn't notice, except you could see the blue glow around the edge of the doors....and I happened to walk past the bedroom one night (coming home from town, walking along the outside of the house to the door) and saw the eerie glow. He was given 48 hours notice that time.

I knew they were dodgy. i know of people that go there for dodgy things. Not that i do anything dodgy lol.

but yes its very obvious they are doing illegal things

Yep it was on the news today - every branch was raided at 9.30am this morning...

Story

They confirmed it was Switched On Gardener on the news.

thanks for the link too!!

BuzzyBee wrote: So what's everyones thoughts on this whole drug operation they've just uncovered? I'd always had an idea that the whole company wasn't 'legit' - judging by their TV ads etc ...but I pride myself on being alcohol & drug free so am very naive in that respect and gardening doesn't interest me in the slightest so not the sort of shop I'd ever step foot into anyway... Am I the only person that wasn't fully aware that this company was some big underground drug operation? Coz judging by a few comments some friends/ppl have made ...starting to wonder if I'm one of the only people left that doesn't smoke illegal substances, seems so common nowadays. My parents raised me in a smoke/alcohol and drug free household, and it's something I really pride myself on - I'd like to think I'm not in the minority!

Cant say I've never not touched weed or alcohol ,*smacks hand * but I had nooooo idea the Switched on Gardener was an undercover drug organisation

I'd never paid much attention either....I'm not a switched on gardener though! Decidedly black thumbs except I can't kill weeds!

Can't say that I'm surprised, they always seemed dodgy!! Not that I've ever been to a store either.

I totally still don't understand why they let it carry on for two years ...I would have thought that after a year or so they would have gathered enough evidence to go in & fight with a strong case?

The part that scares me though, and I quote is "Police also seized methamphetamine, LSD, ecstasy and firearms" - so it wasn't JUST Marijuana?

I must say though, it sounds like they've definitely taken a step in the right direction, in regards to nailing down on and stopping the reproduction of drugs in our community, a pretty big achievement in one foul swoop today...

Is it odd that I've never heard of switched on gardener?