Marijuana Enforcement Team Operation

On March 27, 2024, deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) served a search warrant to investigate illegal Indoor cannabis cultivation in the King Salmon, Greenwood Heights, and Fir Loop Road areas of the County. The California Fish and Wildlife and Department of Cannabis Control assisted in the service of the warrant.

Three residences were investigated during the service of the warrant. The parcels did not possess the required county permit and state license to cultivate cannabis commercially.

During the service of the warrant(s), deputies eradicated approximately 1366 growing cannabis plants. Deputies seized and destroyed over 120 pounds of cannabis bud. Deputies also located two tampered PG&E meters. Deputies requested PG&E respond and they were able to confirm the residences were stealing power.

Additional violations with civil fines are expected to be filed by the assisting agencies.

No arrests were made during the service of the warrant. The case will be forwarded to the DA's Office for review.

Anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff's Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.