Over 2 Tons of Marijuana Found at Grow Sites in Riverside County, California

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To date, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors has approved only indoor marijuana manufacturing and distribution outlets — not outdoor commercial cannabis grows — in unincorporated communities. (Shutterstock)

A sheriff's department investigation led to the discovery last Wednesday of more than two tons of marijuana just east of Temecula, authorities reported.

Around 7 a.m., the Riverside County Sheriff's Department along with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife served eight marijuana cultivation-related search warrants at eight separate residences/properties in Anza. The investigation turned up approximately 19,916 marijuana plants and 1,015 pounds of processed marijuana for a total combined weight of over two tons, the sheriff's department said.

The processed pot was collected for evidence. Three firearms — two non-California compliant rifles and one handgun) were also collected, according to the sheriff's department.

The searches were done at eight properties. No one was found at the properties during the search warrant services.

"A follow-up investigation is being conducted to identify the subjects responsible for the illegal marijuana cultivation operations," the sheriff's department reported. To date, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors has approved only indoor marijuana manufacturing and distribution outlets — not outdoor commercial cannabis grows — in unincorporated communities.

Last year, 7 people were found dead at an illegal outdoor growhouse in Temecula, California, as reported by Borderland Beat.

Even being legalized in California, there is still a big blackmarket for California grown marijuana. The question remains whether the same will be true in Mexico when they possibly legalize cannabis.

Source: Patch