Police arrest suspected pot grower in Bourbonnais

April 1, 2012 (BOURBONNAIS, Ill.)

George Botica, 56, had 73 marijuana plants as well as guns and ammunition in his trailer, police said.

Authorities went to the home following a citizen's complaint about possible illegal drug activity.

The plants were at varying stages of growth and had an estimated street value of $35,000.

Botica was arrested and charged with cannabis production and criminal fortification of a residence.

He is being held on $100,000.

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