Police Seize Thousands of Marijuana Plants in Clearlake Raids
Clearlake Police Seize Nearly 2,000 Marijuana Plants in Multi-Agency Raid.
The following is a press release from the Clearlake Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:
On 7/25/2024, Clearlake Police, Clearlake Code Enforcement Officers, Lakeport Police, and the Lake County DA’s Office served search warrants at five residences on Emile Av. and Lenore Av. in Clearlake.
During the service of the warrants, one thousand nine hundred twenty-eight (1928) marijuana plants were seized. Additionally, processed marijuana, firearms, ammunition, and unlawful cannabis vape pens were seized. The residences had rooms inside that were set up for indoor growing and/or drying, and manufacturing of vape pens. However, most of the marijuana plants were outdoors in hoop houses. Based on the size of the growing operation and other factors, they were determined to be unlawful.
Eight people were arrested related to the illegal marijuana growing operations and additional charges. A ninth person had charges referred to the district attorney’s office.
Lakeport Detective Juan Altamirano helped out by writing and obtaining two of the search warrants. Detective Altamirano’s help is greatly appreciated.
The Clearlake Police Department and Code Enforcement continually investigate illegal commercial growing operations and unpermitted grows within the city of Clearlake.
