Tornado Uncovers Pot Operation in Florida

PALM BAY, Fla. Apr 14, 2005 — A tornado that ripped through Geoffrey Crook's home didn't just tear away his roof. Authorities say it exposed his elaborate marijuana-growing operation.

Crook, 41, was charged Tuesday with possession and manufacturing of cannabis after police officers served him with an arrest warrant at his job. He was released on $1,000 bond Tuesday night.

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The operation had lamps, hydroponic equipment and log books. Fifty-four marijuana plants neatly arranged in the master bedroom had a street value of about $8,000, authorities said.

The operation was uncovered in February after a twister, with winds whipping up to 112 mph, tore away Crook's roof.

This is excellent !!! I'll bet that this guy never thought he'd get caught, especially by Mother Nature...

You're on a roll today...

This is, you know, awesome. A good ol' American hilarious story. I can just imagine the look on the guys face when he starts to rebuild. "Oh ."

Ahhh, I needed that.