MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Narcotics detectives responded to an address in Middletown last week to conduct followup on a case and seized 354 pounds of processed marijuana.
On Dec. 4 narcotics detectives responded to a parcel of property located in the 2000 block of Jerusalem Grade in Middletown, according to Lt. Steve Brooks of the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Brooks said detectives were conducting a followup investigation on a large-scale cultivation operation containing more than 17,000 marijuana plants, which were eradicated in July.
While on scene detectives observed evidence that indoor cultivation and marijuana processing was still occurring on the property, according to Brooks' report.
Brooks said a metal storage container was located with a vehicle blocking the doors. Detectives also noticed that the doors were heavily secured with multiple chains and locks.
The narcotics detectives utilized a narcotics detection canine to conduct an exterior sniff of the metal storage container. As the canine approached the container doors, Brooks said she produced a positive alert, indicating there was the odor of a controlled substance present.
Detectives secured the property and secured a search warrant, which they served on the same day, Brooks said.
During the search of the storage container, detectives located a total of 354 pounds of processed packaged marijuana and a rifle. Brooks said the marijuana and the firearm were seized as evidence.
This investigation is ongoing and detectives are following up on all leads, Brooks reported.
The Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force can be reached through its anonymous tip line at 707-263-3663.
Narcotics detectives seize 354 pounds of processed marijuana in Middletown
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