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Over 100 Plants Seized in Illegal Marijuana Grow

DTO-grow-Town-of-WashingtonAuthorities are still trying to determine who is responsible for a large marijuana grow found near the town of Washington. Last week, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force along with several organizations served a warrant on Tahoe National Forest Land near Washington Road. Sheriff Keith Royal says land and aerial searches revealed several plants…

Listen to Keith Royal 1

Some of that trash was toxic material that could contaminate the Yuba River. No suspects were found, but Royal says they did discover a campsite…

Listen to Keith Royal 2

Royal says the grow was likely the work of a drug trafficking organization.

1 Comment

September 11, 2013

Preston

Seems odd they never raid these grows when the workers are there.

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