Police in Switzerland by the accident, using the “Google” service for satellite mapping of the Earth, discovered marijuana plantations in the county Thurgau to the North East of country. The result was the arrest 16 people, seizure of 1.2 tons of marijuana and about half a million euros.
Police discovered the plantation last year, leading the investigation of alleged drug chain, is stated Norbert Klosner, from Zirih police. Plantation area of 7,500 square meters was hidden deep within the corn field, and the police with the help of Google trying to find the home of two farmers who have no connection with the cultivation of drugs. “It was interesting, but accidental discovery,” said Klosner.