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

Press release from San Diego County Sheriff's Department:

09/03/2021 3:27 AM

On Thursday, September 02, 2021, around 7:30 A.M., detectives from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department's Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET), with the assistance of Sheriff Deputies from the Santee Station's Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (C.O.P.P.S.) Unit and Sheriff Deputies from the Special Enforcement Detail (SED), executed a search warrant at an illegal marijuana dispensary located at 9966 Dolores Street in Spring Valley.

 The warrant was part of an ongoing effort by Sheriff's Detectives to shut down unlicensed cannabis facilities operating in San Diego County. Detectives seized the following 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.    

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 the three people who were arrested at the scene.  

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

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