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(AP) -- A Walton County sheriff's deputy has stumbled upon a sophisticated, multimillion-dollar drug operation in a Monroe home.

Officials tell WSB-TV in a Thursday story that the deputy went to see why the front door of the house was wide open and suspected it was a possible burglary.  He called for backup after noticing an overwhelming smell of marijuana when he went to the door.  Deputies said they found about 800 marijuana plants worth $7.4 million growing in the basement.  The house was being rented by 28-year-old Quang Hung Le.

He was arrested and remains in Walton County jail.

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