On June 18, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) executed a search warrant in the 31000 block of Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site. The search warrant was executed with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), United States Marshals Service (USMS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET).
During the execution of the warrant, more than 7,000 marijuana plants and approximately 300 pounds of processed marijuana were seized and destroyed.
The property also had multiple electrical, water, and solid waste code violations. These violations could result in the civil forfeiture of the property.
The primary suspects were not on scene during the time of the search. If located, they will be charged with Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, and Unlawful Appropriation of Water.
At the time of this press release the investigation is ongoing and no further details are being released.