Crime & Safety

Cape Cod Pot Bust: 112 Plants, $48K Seized

Big pot bust on Cape Cod: Christopher Wisniewski, 31, and Jordanka Macnelly, 26, were arrested; police seized 112 plants and $48,000.

Barnstable, MA — A Barnstable couple on Tuesday were arrested and charged with running a sophisticated marijuana growing operation.

Jordanka Macneely, 26, and Christopher Wisniewski, 31, face a host of charges.

Police said they raided the couple's residence at 740 Old Stage Rd. Tuesday after an investigation based on reports of "an overwhelming smell of marijuana" coming from the home.

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Police said they seized 112 plants, 3 pounds of packaged marijuana, and about $48,000 in cash.

The operation was capable of yielding "tens of thousands of dollars" every 8-12 weeks, police said, adding three rooms of the home were used for growing.

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"Each room was complete with specialized equipment used for growing marijuana, including air conditioning units, wall fans, air filters, grow lights, dehumidifiers, fertilizers, etc.," police said in a statement. "Numerous harvested marijuana plants were drying from the basement ceiling and extended the length of the basement."

The couple were charged with drug possession, drug manufacturing, and conspiracy.

Police said they investigated the pair over the last month.

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Photo: Jordanka Macneely, Christopher Wisniewski, and photos police said they took of the the couple's marijuana growing operation. (Credit: Barnstable police)

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