Police say they seized more than 2,000 cannabis plants from a residence in Grimsby after executing a search warrant there August 10.

The residence was searched by members of the Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team of the Ontario Provincial Police and the Niagara Regional Police Service.

Hui Bin Chen, 24, from St. Catharines, and Xin Chen, 24, from Markham, were arrested and charged with cultivating cannabis in a dwelling house other than their own, contrary to the Federal Cannabis Act.

They were both released and are expected to appear in court at a later date.

Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Sherina Harris is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star's radio room in Toronto. Follow her on Twitter: @sherinaharris

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