Marijuana Search Warrant 01/09/23 (Photo) - 01/10/23

INCIDENT DATE: January 9, 2023 

REPORTING DEPUTY: Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET)

ARRESTED: A Choy Saephan, 33 years-old

CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Exporting of Marijuana  

                   2- Unlawful Delivery of Marijuana 

                   3- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana

                   4- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana                                    

DETAILS:

On January 9, 2023, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) executed a search warrant in the 3000 block of Leland Road in Wolf Creek regarding an illegal indoor marijuana grow site and interstate drug trafficking.  The search warrant was executed with the assistance of Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Oregon State Police (OSP) and Josephine County Code Enforcement.

During the execution of the warrant, more than 250 marijuana plants and approximately 3,000 pounds of processed marijuana were seized and destroyed. Additionally, $6,000 in money orders and five firearms were seized at the scene.

The property also had multiple electrical, water and solid waste code violations. These violations could result in the civil forfeiture of the property. 

A Choy Saephan was taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Unlawful Exporting of Marijuana, Unlawful Delivery of Marijuana, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana.

At the time of this press release the investigation is ongoing and no further details are being released.