The Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team with the assistance Rogue Area Drug Enforcement executed a search warrant on Cloverlawn Drive in Grants Pass, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site.
During the execution of the warrant, approximately 700 marijuana plants were seized and destroyed which were located inside multiple greenhouses on the property.
In addition to the marijuana plants, approximately 2500 pounds of processed marijuana was located in outbuildings and underneath the main residence. Approximately 1.5 pounds of Methamphetamine and multiple firearms including a modified/short barrel shotgun, was also seized.
41 year old Tung Ming Chen was taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, Unlawful Delivery of Marijuana, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and Unlawful Possession of a Short Barrel Shotgun.
At the time of this press release the investigation is ongoing and no further details are being released.