Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies with detectives from the Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team detectives served a search warrant on a marijuana grow site in rural Eagle Point early Wednesday morning, June 15th.
Seven workers were detained, interviewed, and released at the property, located on Old Dry Creek Road in Eagle Point, which contained approximately 12,287 illegal cannabis plants in 32 greenhouses, and 3,000 lbs. of processed black-market marijuana.
This case was the result of a month-long investigation of an illegal/black market marijuana grow site. There was no licensing for any type of cannabis growing, handling, or processing at this location and the primary suspect has been identified.
In addition to the criminal investigation, Jackson County Code Enforcement and Oregon Water Resources Department District 13 Watermasters responded to the scene to conduct independent investigations. Each agency identified multiple violations that will be addressed by enforcing penalties and fines. Code Enforcement issued citations totaling $67,000 for unapproved greenhouse structures, unapproved marijuana production, and unpermitted electrical installations.
Investigations are open and ongoing with detectives working additional leads. No further information is currently available for release.
