Five men were detained and an estimated $3.3 million worth of marijuana was seized at an illegal growing operation in Ramona, authorities reported Friday.
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Five men were detained and an estimated $3.3 million worth of marijuana was seized at an illegal growing operation in Ramona, authorities reported Friday.
A search warrant was served at the property in the 1800 block of Orange Avenue at about 7 a.m. Thursday, said San Diego County Sheriff s Sgt. Mark Knierim.
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During the search, detectives seized 4,409 live marijuana plants worth an estimated $3.3 million, Knierim said.
Five men were detained and were expected to face felony charges. No details about those men were immediately available.
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An estimated $3.3 million worth of marijuana was seized at an illegal growing operation in Ramona, authorities said. (Shutterstock)
RAMONA, CA Five men were detained and an estimated $3.3 million worth of marijuana was seized at an illegal growing operation in Ramona, authorities reported Friday.
A search warrant was served at the property in the 1800 block of Orange Avenue at about 7 a.m. Thursday, said San Diego County Sheriff s Sgt. Mark Knierim.
During the search, detectives seized 4,409 live marijuana plants worth an estimated $3.3 million, Knierim said. Five men were detained and were expected to face felony charges.
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No details about those men were immediately available.