Kansas couple: Indoor gardening prompted pot raid

[JColt]

LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) — Two former CIA employees whose Kansas home was fruitlessly searched for marijuana during a two-state drug sweep claim they were illegally targeted, possibly because they had bought indoor growing supplies to raise vegetables.

http://news.yahoo.com/kansas-couple-indoor-gardening-prompted-pot-raid-182449463.html

[Focal]

I've always wondered how many reptile owners have had this happen. I've experienced spikes in electricity and rooms that would set off an irregular heat signature :rolleyes:

[IMAJACOBIAN]

I have wondered if I would ever get a visit due to my electric useage. My bill comes in every month and has jumped around based on my collection. I even get a notice in my statement every month that says I'm above an average electric user for the houses in my area. It's all fruitless if they wanted to search me. I don't undersand how they could get a warrant based on that alone. Our rights get tested and dwindle a little every year.

Jacob

[JColt]

Do Utilities Tell Cops About Marijuana Gardens With High Electricity Bills?

http://www.theweedblog.com/do-utilities-tell-cops-about-marijuana-gardens-with-high-electricity-bills/