AG Drummond addresses illegal operations in Cleveland County
According to Drummond's Office, three illegal marijuana farms in Cleveland County werebusted in coordination with multiple law enforcement agencies capturing 65 pounds ofprocessed marijuana and nearly 29,000 plants.
Amber Alert canceled for missing 14-year-old boy, found safe, suspect in custody
OCTF agents confirm the investigation begin in March after receiving a tip concerningsuspicious grow activities near 183rd Street in Lexington.
Attorney General Gentner Drummond commended the collaborative work of the agencies.
'This coordinated operation demonstrates our firm commitment to rooting out illegalmarijuana operations across our state,' he said. 'These illicit grow operations oftenserve as fronts for organized crime and pose significant threats to public safetyand our environment. We will remain vigilant in our efforts to shut down thesecriminal enterprises.'
Drummond's latest release says, two Chinese nationals, Ruibin Wu and Xihai Yin, were arrested on the following charges:
Aggravated manufacturing
Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute
Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony
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