On June 23, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Dick George Road, 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), and Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
During the execution of the warrant, 6 pounds of processed marijuana and more than 1,500 marijuana plants were seized and destroyed. Additionally, a firearm was seized during the search.
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 and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana.
At the time of this press release the investigation is ongoing and no further details are being released.