Placer SD Makes Several Arrests in Illegal Marijuana Grow Operation
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Originally published via Placer County Sheriff’s Official Facebook Page
“In a major operation, PCSO deputies, detectives, and the SET Team executed a search warrant at a property on Northridge Road, in unincorporated Lincoln. Upon arrival, they discovered six individuals tending to an extensive marijuana cultivation operation. Deputies counted 5,000 plants that were spread across ten hoop houses. Additionally, a loaded rifle was found near one of the hoop houses.
After a thorough investigation, the following arrests were made:
- Judith Farias-Rodriguez, 48, from Lake Havasu, AZ
- Rigoberto Mendoza-Rivera, 39, from Lincoln
- Amadeo Farias-Rodriguez, 58, from Humptulips, WA
- Luis Ruiz-Amezcua, 27, from Lincoln
- Rosa Farias-Rodriguez, 35, from Lake Havasu, AZ
- Marcos Cornejo-Alvarez, 24, from Lincoln
These individuals are facing charges including conspiracy, possession of marijuana for sale, cultivating more than six marijuana plants, and attempted felony with a firearm. Deputies also seized close to $15,000 in cash found on the property.
We commend our team for their diligent efforts in combating illegal activities within our community.”
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