15 Tons Of Illegal Pot Discovered Hidden On Salinas Valley Berry Farm

CBS San Francisco

August 12, 2022

State and local agencies have discovered a massive illegal pot growing operation hidden inside a berry farm in Salinas.

Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced Thursday that investigators recovered over 14,000 cannabis plants and over 15 tons of processed cannabis found in 300 hoop houses, which were allegedly concealed by berry bushes.

And the investigation is still ongoing.

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