A four-month investigation has resulted in the seizure of an estimated $5.6 million in
marijuana and the dismantling of a major organization also involved in sales of methamphetamine and cocaine, state
Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement officials announced Thursday.
State and local officers swooped down on multiple locations Wednesday in El Dorado, Placer, Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Sacramento counties, making 21 arrests. In addition to the marijuana, agents seized about 3 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, confiscated about $10,000 in cash and took firearms from suspects during several arrests, officials said.
Marijuana gardens on public land were raided in the Latrobe area of El Dorado County and near Lake Clementine in Placer County. About 1,700 plants were seized at each location. Officials estimated the value of the marijuana under cultivation at $5.5 million. They also seized about 60 pounds of processed marijuana worth another $102,000, they ... Read More
