The Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) arrested a suspect while raiding an illegal cannabis growing operation near Cave Junction.
On June 26th, JMET -- with assistance from the FBI, IRS, Homeland Security Investigations and US Marshals Service -- served search warrants on two different properties in the 1,000-block of Waldo Road.
During execution of the warrants, more than 9,000 marijuana plants and around 1,300 pounds of processed marijuana were seized and destroyed. One firearm was also found at one of the properties. Both properties had multiple electrical, water and solid waste code violations that could result in civil forfeiture.
According to JMET, 35-year-old Angel Elias Sanchez was placed into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Felony Unlawful Manufacture and Felony Unlawful Possession of Marijuana plus Unlawful Appropriation of Water.
The investigation is ongoing and no further details are being released at this time.
