Illegal-Grow Search Warrants Reveal Tons of Pot, Guns, and Toxic Chemicals
ANZA – A multi-agency 6:00 am search-warrant visit to the unincorporated county area of Anza on December 17th unearthed tons of illegally-grown and unregulated evidence. Five marijuana cultivation- related search warrants were served by personnel from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
“During the service, approximately 2592 plants were eradicated and 400 pounds of processed marijuana was collected, for a total combined weight of approximately three tons,” said Sergeant James Burton of Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Hemet Station. “Four firearms, (two rifles – including an AR-15 – and two handguns), were collected for evidence.”
The multiple search warrants included service for dangerous, toxic pesticides – “known hazards to the water table, and are known to endanger domestic animals and wildlife,” added Sgt. Burton. Several containers were seized.
Mission Statement: The goal of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is to keep all of our citizens safe while also improving the quality of life for those residing within the community.
Marijuana cultivation negatively impacts the environment in many ways including diminishing and poisoning the water table and pesticides adversely affecting the health of neighboring residents. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has a zero-tolerance policy for these offenses.
Anyone who suspects drug activity in their area is urged to please contact their local Sheriff’s Station. Give a call to the Hemet Sheriff’s Station (951) 791-3400. The San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station can be reached at (951) 766-2400. Criminal activity can be anonymously reported by calling We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline, (909) 987-5005 or online via wetip.com
