Nevada County Launches Major Crackdown Seizing Over 5,000 Illegal Cannabis Plants

Law enforcement agencies in multiple locations have conducted coordinated raids targeting illegal cannabis cultivation operations. In Sandwell, West Midlands Police seized around 60 cannabis plants worth £60,000 and arrested a 28-year-old man for cultivation and electricity theft. In Nevada County, California, a coalition including the Sheriff's Office and the Department of Fish and Wildlife dismantled eight illegal grow sites, confiscating over 5,000 plants and 1,500 pounds of processed cannabis, along with an unregistered firearm. Several individuals faced felony and misdemeanor charges related to illegal cultivation and environmental violations, with efforts focusing on preventing pollution of waterways and wildlife habitats. Similarly, in Sri Lanka, police conducted extensive narcotics raids resulting in the seizure of over 2.4 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and destruction of nearly 100,000 cannabis plants. These operations underscore a broad commitment to tackling illegal drug cultivation while protecting community safety and the environment.