We have all heard of the
'bat cave'. The cave used by Batman and Robin the popular TV series
that has also been made into numerous
movies. The cave is usually filled with computer equipment, Batman's costume, and
of course a great place to stash the bat mobile. All concealed behind
a secret door in the house of Bruce Wayne. Law enforcement
officials in middle Tennessee made a discovery that would make even
Batman's jaw drop. The cave in Trousdale county Tennessee was used to
house a sophisticated underground marijuana growing
facility. The stash was complete with offices, sleeping quarters, restroom, and a
huge climate controlled growing area large enough for 1,000 marijuana
plants. All concealed within one of Tennessee 9,000 natural caves and
accessible through a hidden passageway below a beautiful vacation
home. Did I mention the escape hatch down a 150 yard long corridor
complete with a trap door below a hydraulic controlled boulder?
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Three men have been arrested in connection with the growing
operation. Brian Gibson and Greg Compton were arrested in Tennessee
and Fred Earl Strunk, thought to be the mastermind behind the
operation, was arrested at his home in Gainesville Florida on
December 14, 2005. Strunk, whose real identity unknown, is said to
have at least 6 identifications with various names in his home along
with 50,000 in cash. Strunk was being held on a 15 million dollar
bond which was reduced to 1 million dollars in January 2006 by
General Sessions Judge Kenny Linville with the provision he provide
a high school or college yearbook with his photo or a military id to
prove is identity. |