-from twincities.com-

By Pioneer Press

The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one man in a pot bust that found more than 1,000 marijuana plants growing in a White Bear Lake home this morning.

A child found at the home was taken to Children’s Hospital to be checked, after officials became concerned about the high humidity and moldy conditions found in the home. There was no word on the infant’s condition, authorities said.

According to a briefing this afternoon outside the home at 3435 Michael Ave., investigators arrested a man in his mid-20s after the bust. Investigators found the marijuana growing in the basement of the home, which was outfitted with 40 lamps designed to help the plants grow.

Investigators would not say what led them to the house, which is tucked away in a residential neighborhood. Police say the home is valued at $300,000 to $400,000. It was sold in November, but officials said it looked like people were only there periodically.

The name of the man arrested was not released this afternoon. Officials did say they are talking with the U.S. Attorney’s office with the possibility of pursuing federal charges.