San Diego County Sheriff's Department: Illegal Marijuana Dispensaries - Spring Valley

Press release from San Diego County Sheriff's Department:

08/14/2021 12:03 PM

On Friday, August 13, 2021, around 7:00 A.M., detectives from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department's Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET), with the assistance of San Diego Sheriff Deputies from the Santee Patrol Station's Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (C.O.P.P.S.) Unit, San Diego Sheriff Deputies from the Lakeside Patrol Station's Crime Suppression Team (CST), and San Diego Sheriff Deputies from the Special Enforcement Detail (SED), served search warrants at two illegal marijuana dispensaries. One dispensary was located on the 600 block of Grand Avenue in Spring Valley and the other dispensary was located on the 700 block of Grand Avenue in Spring Valley. 

The warrants were part of an investigation by Sheriff's Detectives of illegal marijuana dispensaries in San Diego County. Detectives seized the following from the illegal dispensary on the 700 block of Grand Avenue during the search:

Detectives seized the following from the illegal dispensary on the 600 block of Grand Avenue during the search:

Investigators discovered several THC infused edibles which falsely appeared to be legitimate candy.  It is not uncommon for unlicensed and unregulated cannabis dispensaries to market their dangerous product to children.  Additionally, THC infused food products closely resembling well-known name brands may be inadvertently consumed, creating potential health and safety risks.   

Sheriff's Detectives were accompanied by San Diego County's Code Compliance Team, who noted several violations in the illegal dispensaries creating a danger to its occupants.  County Code Compliance requested San Diego Gas and Electric to cut off power to both dispensaries until the dangers could be mitigated.  

The warrant follows community concerns about illegal marijuana dispensaries near schools and residential areas.  We want to assure those we serve know the San Diego County Sheriff's Department is listening to the community and recognizes the negative impact illegal marijuana dispensaries have on our neighborhoods. 

Felony charges will be filed with the San Diego County District Attorney's Office against eleven people who were arrested at the illegal dispensaries. 

Media Contact: Sgt. Kamon Harris
Marijuana Enforcement Team
Kamon.Harris@sdsheriff.org

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