Marijuana eradication operation nets $15 million worth of pot

July 09, 2007 1:09 PM

By PETER DAY

Star Editor

A recent two-week-long marijuana cultivation crackdown operation by county law enforcement resulted in the seizure of a total of 4,416 plants with a street value of more than $15 million, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Narcotic Division/Marijuana Eradication Team.

Two of the six indoor cultivations eradicated in the joint San Bernardino/Los Angeles county effort were located in golf course-area homes in Hesperia.

A total of 11 arrests were made with one suspect still outstanding on a $1 million arrest warrant. Seven firearms -- including several assault-type weapons -- $10,000 cash and one vehicle were seized, according to the County Sheriff Department.

Law authorities believe several of the subjects are tied to Asian organized crime.

Those with information regarding a possible indoor marijuana cultivation are encouraged to contact We-Tip at (800) 78-CRIME (800-783-7463) or by visiting We-Tip Web site at www.wetip.com.

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Money Spent and Lives Destroyed, The War On Drugs This Year, 27 billion spent, 902,689 arrests, 417,651 for pot, 5,744 imprisoned. Information from the November Coalition.
Bill - Jul 11, 2007 07:33:38 AM	Remove Comment

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