The following is a press release from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:
During the last weeks of September 2024, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, served numerous warrants at unlicensed cannabis sites in the Round Valley area. These operations were performed in collaboration with state and federal partners, to target unregulated and unlicensed marijuana production and its impact on the community and the quality of life for the residents in Covelo, CA.
Over the past several weeks, authorities identified numerous illegal grow sites operating without the necessary permits to legally cultivate marijuana in accordance with state laws. These operations not only violate state law, but also pose risks to public safety, environmental integrity, and the health of the overall community.
A total of sixteen (16) locations were targeted during the week-long operation, with the majority of locations being in the greater Covelo area and one site in the Mendocino National Forrest. Investigators located and identified numerous water diversions and extremely dangerous pesticides near local waterways. Law enforcement officials found numerous instances of pesticides being used, which are banned in the United States.
During these operations, law enforcement officials seized 30,482 marijuana plants, 23,246 pounds of processed marijuana for the purpose of sales, and 6 firearms. The seized firearms included two weapons that were determined to be illegal to possess in California (an assault rifle “ghost gun” and a sawed-off shotgun).
Investigators also seized one pound of psilocybin mushrooms and $132,010.00 in U.S. Currency. These criminal investigations are ongoing, and additional efforts are being planned to dismantle these illegal and criminal networks.
Reports will be forwarded to the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office requesting formal charging of several individuals as a result of these investigations.
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the following agencies for their efforts during these operations: Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, California Department of Fish and Wildlife and their environmental impact team, California State Waterboard, E.P.I.C. (Eradication Prevention of Illicit Cannabis Team – formerly known as C.A.M.P), California Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Mendocino County Major Crimes Task Force.
Anyone with information regarding these illegal cannabis operations can contact the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office utilizing the non-emergency tip line at 707-234-2100.
Crickets!!!
Actually I’ve started to get curious about “illegal chemicals” that are always being found on marijuana grows. Are these herbicides? Fungicides? Pesticides? Fertilizers? What? I live downstream from big grows and I’d really love to hear some chemical names. Dangerous chemicals are everywhere, and I feel like it’s a moot way to demonize the big grows. It’s like the pot calling the kettle black.
The residual violence that’s happening over the money these big grows generate, the lack of jobs in Covelo and county combined with the cannabis illegality in other states, now that’s a place to point and bark.
There’s a lot of illegal chemicals coming from Mexico (biden’s open borders policy).
A neighbor bragged about getting some from a group of illegals in town. His property was one that got busted. Wouldn’t be surprised if he was one of the guys possessing said chemicals. But he’s not by any rivers.
The details herein are fascinating. Weren’t no momandpop op, no sir. All you need is a cameo from Wild Bill Bennett.
Es Sphincter Says What? Way to ruin a nice vintage shotgun. Dumbasses.