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A legal pot farm in Norfolk County was robbed by several armed people on Sunday, police say.

Norfolk County OPP say several people armed with handguns forced their way into a cannabis farm on Concession 14, Townsend, Norfolk County at around 2;30 p.m.

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Once the bandits gained access, police say, they then attacked one person. The victim was left with minor injuries.

Police say they made off with a large quantity of marijuana in a red Ford pickup truck with a cap on the box along with a U-Haul truck.

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“Norfolk County OPP is continuing to investigate and is seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation,,” Const. Ed Sanchuk said in a video posted to Twitter.

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They are asking anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800 -222-8477.

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