Facebook Post Leads to Arrest of Tewksbury Couple for Marijuana Operation

Tewksbury police on Tuesday arrested a couple on a host of drug charges after they said they were tipped off by a Facebook post.

Mark and Holly Harrington, of 54 Patten Rd., allegedly ran an illegal marijuana operation out of their home. Police said the couple claimed to be running a legal medical marijuana business called called HTM Gardening.

Police said the couple only had caregiver status, which means they can only grow marijuana for one person with a medical marijuana card. After they were tipped off by a Facebook post, an undercover detective called the business and set up a meeting with the couple, who allegedly sold him marijuana. That was enough for a warrant for their arrest.

Police said they found marijuana plants in plain view at the couple’s home. State law requires plants cannot be visible in plain view.

Police said they also found a bunch of prescription pills like suboxone and clonazepam at the home. The couple were charged accordingly.

The pair were scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in Lowell.

Photo credit: Tewksbury police

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