The SAPD shut down an illegal marijuana grow operation with over 11,000 plants

As part of ongoing SAPD Vice/Narcotics cannabis enforcement efforts, police detectives uncovered a suspected illegal cannabis grow facility.

During the service of a search warrant at the location, on March 18, detectives discovered a large-scale cannabis cultivation facility.

Detectives seized a total of 11,000 plants and over 300 lights.

The SAPD did not disclose the address of the marijuana grow location.

The City of Santa Ana requires marijuana retailers to have a permit. Sales of their products are taxed and those taxes help to fund city recreational programs for the youth. Illegal marijuana growers do not pay for permits and do not collect or pay any tax revenue.

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Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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