A huge marijuana growing operation was shut down in University City Wednesday night.
Officers from the Philadelphia Police Narcotics division raided Babylon Martial Arts at 4112 Spruce Street just after 10 p.m., police said.
Inside, they found 137 marijuana plants and already packaged hydro-quality pot, authorities said. In all, the drugs carry a street value of $1.2 million.
Authorities say the operation was "well-oiled" and appeared to have been underway for some time.
Travis Roesler was arrested for his connection to the operation, according to police.
Roesler is a mixed marital artist and former University of Pennsylvania football player. He was also scheduled to appear on the MTV series Bully Beatdown.
In the show, bullies are confronted by martial artist Jason "Mayhem" Miller and challenged to a fight with another mixed marital artist.
Charges against Roesler have yet to be filed.
