Released: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 Contact: Tpr. Ronald Turley

Kentucky State Police

Public Affairs Officer Post 12

On Tuesday September 14, 2004 Kentucky State Police Post 12 in Frankfort and the Scott County Sheriffs Department teamed up to eradicate marijuana in Scott County. Through a collaborative effort over 400 marijuana plants were eradicated. The street value of those plants would be in excess of $800,000. No arrests were made but the investigations are on going.

"The Kentucky State Police and the Scott County Sheriffs Department are dedicated to keeping Scott County a safe and drug free community", stated KSP’s Sergeant Travis Tennill. Detective Jack Patrick echoed those sentiments stating, "Through teamwork we were able to keep a significant amount of marijuana from making it to the streets and possible in the hands of our children in Scott County".

Post 12 Frankfort covers Anderson, Fayette, Franklin, Scott, Shelby, Spencer and Woodford Counties.