Do I live next to a Grow House?

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Do I live next to a Grow House?

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Feb 2, 2010

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When drug dealers want to grow marijuana without getting caught, they often set up a "grow house." These buildings look like any other building, and they often fool bystanders. Tune in and learn how to tell if your neighbors are running a grow house. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Feb 2, 2010

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Do I live next to a Grow House?

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