Sheriff's Narcotics Detectives Eradicate Marijuana Grow

Gaviota - July 22nd, 2010

Sheriff’s Narcotics Detectives have eradicated a marijuana grow in a rugged canyon east of Mariposa Reina on the Gaviota Coast.

Sheriff’s Narcotics Detectives, a Sheriff’s Aviation Helicopter, and members of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team began the operation early this morning, Thursday, July 22, 2010.

There was evidence that the people tending the grow had been living there, but no one was present when law enforcement arrived. Therefore, no one was taken into custody.

However, Law enforcement was able to eradicate nearly 5,800 young marijuana plants worth an estimated $5.7 Million dollars once fully grown. The marijuana grow was on private land. The property owner was not involved in the illegal marijuana growing operation.

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