Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of many local Agencies and including the U.S. Marshals served a warrant at a black-market marijuana grow near Central Point early Thursday morning, July 22nd.
Task force authorities from multiple federal, state and local agencies discovered nearly 7,400 marijuana plants in 35 non-permitted greenhouses, more than 1,800 lbs. of processed marijuana, 71 vials of marijuana extract, 10 ½ grams of cocaine, six guns, a large amount of ammunition, and more than $9,000 cash. During the investigation 35 people were detained and interviewed.
Various firearms were seized from the site including three AR-style rifles, an AK-47, and a 9mm handgun with a high-capacity drum magazine. One of the rifles was reported stolen out of Los Angeles, Calif.
The investigation is ongoing. No further information is currently available for release.
