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

Press release from San Diego County Sheriff's Department:

08/20/2021 7:11 AM

On Thursday, August 19, 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 Lakeside Patrol Station's Crime Suppression Team (CST), San Diego Sheriff Deputies from the Rancho San Diego Patrol Station's Crime Suppression Team (CST), San Diego Sheriff Deputies from the Fallbrook Patrol Station's Crime Suppression Team (CST), and San Diego Sheriff Deputies from the Special Enforcement Detail (SED), served a search warrant at an illegal marijuana dispensary located on the 700 block of Grand Avenue in Spring Valley. 

The warrant was part of an investigation by Sheriff's Detectives of illegal marijuana dispensaries in San Diego County. Detectives seized the following during the search: 

Investigators discovered several THC infused edibles which falsely appeared to be legitimate candy and snacks.  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 dispensary creating a danger to its occupants.  County Code Compliance requested San Diego Gas and Electric to cut off power to the dispensary 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.

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