Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies along with the Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant early Tuesday morning, July 12th, on a marijuana grow site in rural Central Point.
The property, located on Foley Road in Central Point, contained approximately 5,014 illegal cannabis plants in 21 temporary “hoop-style” greenhouses and two permanent greenhouses, as well as 100 lbs. of processed black-market marijuana, $5,440 in cash, and two firearms.
The illegal cannabis was seized and destroyed on site. Subjects on scene were detained, interviewed, and released. Detectives identified additional suspects and investigations are ongoing.
This case was the result of a months-long investigation of an illegal/black market marijuana growing operation. There was no licensing for any type of cannabis growing, handling, or processing at this location. Jackson County Code Enforcement responded to the scene to conduct an independent investigation and issued citations totaling $61,000 for unapproved marijuana production, unapproved greenhouses and outbuildings, unapproved electrical installations, occupied RV’s, solid waste, and burning of household trash.
Investigations are open and ongoing with detectives working additional leads. No further information is currently available for release.
