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Seven people were detained and an estimated $7 million-worth of marijuana was seized at an illegal growing operation east of Fallbrook, authorities said Thursday.
A search warrant was served at the property on Huntley Road, east of Interstate 15 and north of state Route 76, on Wednesday, said San Diego County sheriff’s Sgt. Jason Scroggins.
Deputies with the Fallbrook Crime Suppression Team discovered the operation last week while responding to an unrelated investigation, he said.
During the search, authorities found 15 greenhouses and two residential buildings containing more than 8,900 marijuana plants, 20 pounds of processed marijuana and a loaded rifle, the sergeant said. The estimated street value of the seized marijuana was $7 million, he said.
Updated on May 6, 2021 at 11:34 am
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Roughly $7 million worth of marijuana was seized and seven people were detained after authorities discovered an illegal growing operation in Fallbrook, according to the San Diego County Sheriff s Department (SDSO).
Authorities discovered the operation on the 9100 block of Huntley Road last week while responding to an unrelated investigation. A search warrant was obtained and conducted Wednesday, allowing SDSO to find 15 green houses and two residential buildings on the property.
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More than 8,900 marijuana plants, 20 pounds of processed marijuana and a loaded .30-06 rifle were found on the property, according to SDSO. Officials estimate that the street value of the seized goods is worth about $7 million.
$7 million worth of marijuana seized at illegal operation near Fallbrook
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and last updated 2021-05-06 13:51:12-04
FALLBROOK (CNS) - Seven people were detained and an estimated $7 million worth of marijuana was seized at an illegal growing operation east of Fallbrook, authorities said Thursday.
A search warrant was served at the property in the 9100 block of Huntley Road, east of Interstate 15 and north of state Route 76, on Wednesday, said San Diego County sheriff s Sgt. Jason Scroggins.
Deputies with the Fallbrook Crime Suppression Team discovered the operation last week while responding to an unrelated investigation, he said.
During the search, authorities found 15 greenhouses and two residential buildings containing more than 8,900 marijuana plants, 20 pounds of processed marijuana and a loaded rifle, the sergeant said. The estimated street value of the seized marijuana was $7 million, he said.
Substation at Huntley Avenue
More than 190 homes in Penrith are without electricity after a substation in the town burst into flames.
It was reported that the substation on Huntley Road ‘exploded and was on fire’ at around 7.30pm.
Electricity North West say the incident was reported to it at about 7.30pm and staff are currently on site now.
It affects 193 households.