Marijuana grow
LOWER LAKE – As an NTF plane flew routinely overhead it spotted a large marijuana grow in the 22000 block of Morgan Valley Road.
More of the marijuana grow
On the ground authorities came with a search warrant on October 12th. Two Hispanic males attempted to flee but were shortly thereafter apprehended. They were identified as 29-year-old Juan Alvarez and 33-year-old Apolinar Contreras.
61-year-old Jorge Padilla did not attempt to run and was detained on scene of the operation.
Detectives discovered a commercial metal building full of processed marijuana. Over 1000 pounds of marijuana in total was confiscated.
Later, 46-year-old Eduardo Carillo of Santa Rosa arrived at the grow site and was also arrested.
Overflight Operation Spots Marijuana Grow was last modified: November 1st, 2016 by
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