Google maps shows Pot Growers Stash

(image found on ABC News)

On Thursday Swiss Police stumbled across a huge marijuana plantation using Google Earth. The plantation was almost 2 acres in size. It was hidden in a field of corn.

The "Police said the find was part of a bigger investigation that led to the arrest of 16 people and seizure of 1.2 tons (1.1 metric tons) of marijuana as well as cash and valuables worth 900,000 Swiss francs ($780,000).

The gang is alleged to have sold up to 7 tons (7.7 US tons) of hashish and marijuana between 2004 and 2008, with an annual turnover of 3-10 million francs a year, officials said."

The funny thing is data that is usually up on Google Earth for a few months. Everyone I know has Google Earthed themselves, its funny how these guys never did. Knowledge is power.

ABC News Swiss Police Spy Marijuana Field with Google Earth (ABC News)

Pot farm found on Google map (msnbc)

Google Earth Used to Locate Swiss Marijuana Field (Buzz Kill)