HCSO seizes over 200 marijuana plants, homemade bomb in 2-day eradication effort
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Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports that on Aug. 15 and 16, the Highland County Sheriff's Office and BCI&I conducted a marijuana eradication throughout Highland County.
Barrera reports that over the course of two days, the Highland County Sheriff's Office and BCI&I conducted four permissions to search residences and received a court-ordered search warrant.
A total of approximately 172 marijuana plants were seized on the first day. Of the marijuana seized, the Sheriff's Office was able to connect a large amount to various residents throughout Highland County, according to Sheriff Barrera.
The Highland County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant as a result of marijuana being found on a property in the southern portion of Highland County. As a result of this search warrant, an additional amount of approximately 42 plants were seized on the second day of eradication.
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Firearms and tools often used to cultivate marijuana were also seized. In addition, a homemade bomb was found. The bomb was dismantled on the scene.
Due to the inclement weather on both days, eradication efforts ended earlier than had been anticipated.
The cases are being investigated. Numerous items of evidence will be submitted to BCI&I to determine the weight and positive identification of the items.
As a result of these cases over the last two days, several individuals are expected to be charged.
Sheriff Barrera and deputies of the Highland County Sheriff's Office wish to thank BCI&I for providing the helicopter, which was used in the eradication efforts, at no charge to the residents of Highland County.
For further information, please contact Sheriff Donnie Barrera at the Highland County Sheriff's Office at 937-393-1421.
Barrera reports that over the course of two days, the Highland County Sheriff's Office and BCI&I conducted four permissions to search residences and received a court-ordered search warrant.
A total of approximately 172 marijuana plants were seized on the first day. Of the marijuana seized, the Sheriff's Office was able to connect a large amount to various residents throughout Highland County, according to Sheriff Barrera.
The Highland County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant as a result of marijuana being found on a property in the southern portion of Highland County. As a result of this search warrant, an additional amount of approximately 42 plants were seized on the second day of eradication.
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Firearms and tools often used to cultivate marijuana were also seized. In addition, a homemade bomb was found. The bomb was dismantled on the scene.
Due to the inclement weather on both days, eradication efforts ended earlier than had been anticipated.
The cases are being investigated. Numerous items of evidence will be submitted to BCI&I to determine the weight and positive identification of the items.
As a result of these cases over the last two days, several individuals are expected to be charged.
Sheriff Barrera and deputies of the Highland County Sheriff's Office wish to thank BCI&I for providing the helicopter, which was used in the eradication efforts, at no charge to the residents of Highland County.
For further information, please contact Sheriff Donnie Barrera at the Highland County Sheriff's Office at 937-393-1421.