On Wednesday, June 21st, with the assistance of Rogue Area Drug Enforcement, a search warrant was executed by the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team on Waldo Road in Cave Junction, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site.
More than 5,900 marijuana plants and 15 pounds of processed marijuana were seized and destroyed during the execution of the warrant, and several firearms were also seized at the scene.
Multiple water and solid waste code violations were cited by Josephine County Public Health & Building Safety on the property, which could result in the criminal forfeiture of the property.
38 year old Andres Guizar Contreras was taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana, and Unlawful Appropriation of Water.
At the time of this press release the investigation is ongoing and no further details are being released.
