Three parcels of property where pot was being grown and processed illegally were investigated with search warrants this week in Humboldt County. The parcels did not possess
nor were in the process of actively obtaining a commercial cannabis permit with the County of
Humboldt.
At the first parcel, located off of Highway 299 in the Ruby Creek watershed, deputies and
wardens located two green houses and multiple outdoor marijuana cultivation gardens. Deputies
eradicated a total of 4,305 growing marijuana plants and 31 pounds of processed marijuana.
Deputies also seized one firearm and one high capacity magazine.
At the second parcel, located off of United States Forest Service Route 1, deputies and wardens
located nine green houses and multiple outdoor marijuana cultivation gardens. Deputies
eradicated a total of 4,721 growing marijuana plants.
At the third parcel, also located off of United States Forest Service Route 1, deputies and
wardens located five green houses and multiple outdoor marijuana cultivation gardens. Deputies
eradicated a total of 4,476 growing marijuana plants.