The effort was in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. At least one person was taken into custody, according to KOLO. Drug Enforcement Administration Reno Resident Office, along with other federal, state, and local law enforcement partners served a federal search warrant Monday and removed the large illegal marijuana cultivation operation on federal land.Ī DEA spokeswoman said this is an ongoing investigation.Ī search Monday found 60,000 plants growing in the 160 greenhouse hoop houses. Drug Enforcement Administration and other agencies led to a large marijuana grow operation in 160 greenhouses spanning over 22 acres on tribal land in Douglas County, officials said. “No matter what your stance is on marijuana this operation, and the total disregard for the environment, was a stain on the beautiful valley we live in.”Ī search Monday by the U.S. The most alarming aspect of this case to me is the deplorable condition the workers lived and worked in and the potential negative environmental impact caused by the unregulated fertilizer and waste,” said Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley. This marijuana grow was well outside any legal marijuana grow permitted by Nevada Statutes. “Marijuana is legal in Nevada, but is highly regulated. The total amount of marijuana destroyed by burying it on site, was 123,900 pounds. The street value of the marijuana seized is estimated to be in the millions.
The marijuana grow consisted of 160 greenhouses, containing a total of 60,066 marijuana plants. Two persons were arrested, one for an immigration violation and one for possession of a controlled substance, (not marijuana).
During the raid, approximately 80 persons were contacted and detained for questioning.
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