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INCIDENT: Marijuana Search Warrant
INCIDENT DATE: September 10, 2024
REPORTING DEPUTY: Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET)
CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana
2- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana
3- Unlawful Appropriation of Water
DETAILS: On September 10, 2024, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) with the assistance of Josephine County Public Health & Building Safety, executed a search warrant on June Drive, Cave Junction, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site.
During the execution of the warrant, approximately 1,000 pounds of processed marijuana and over 6,200 marijuana plants were seized and destroyed.
The property also had multiple electrical, water, and solid waste code violations. These violations could result in the criminal forfeiture of the property.
11 people were contacted on the property during the time of the search. Based off information gathered during the warrant, these individuals were suspected to be victims of human trafficking for exploited labor. All 11 individuals were referred to UNETE, Center for Farm Worker and Immigrant Advocacy, who provided them resources and guidance to aid them in their situation.
The primary suspect was not at the location during the time of the search. They will be charged with Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, and Unlawful Appropriation of Water, if located.
At the time of this press release the investigation is ongoing and no further details are being released.