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Title: Hunters Find Largest Outdoor Pot Grow In State History
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kptv.com
URL Source: http://www.kptv.com/news/28273226/detail.html
Published: Jun 17, 2011
Author: staff
Post Date: 2011-06-17 16:23:41 by Ferret Mike
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Views: 3664
Comments: 10
LA GRANDE, Ore. -- Oregon State Police say they have uncovered what they believe is the largest outdoor marijuana growing operation in state history. A group of bear hunters came upon the marijuana this spring and reported it to local police. On Wednesday, a state police SWAT team and an Oregon Army National Guard air team raided the site, located in a remote section of Wallowa County in northeast Oregon. More than 91,000 plants, ranging in size from starter plants to 10 inches, were removed or destroyed by police over a two-day period. La Grande Police Sgt. John Shaul describes the marijuana growing operation as "staggering," and says it encompassed a more than one-mile stretch in a ravine. There were also miles of plastic irrigation tubing found. Six suspects were taken into custody during the raid. Police found campsites and numerous weapons, including semi-automatic, long-barrel guns. There was also enough food, water and other supplies to sustain the marijuana growers for several weeks, police say. It wasn't immediately known where the suspects are from. Troopers say 26-year-old Arturo Barrera, 24-year-old Federico Carrasco, 28-year-old Christian Gonzalez, 32-year-old Fredy Montes, 21-year-old Jesus Sanchez and 29-year-old Audel Soto are all being held on charges of unlawful manufacturing and possessing marijuana. Wallowa County Sheriff Fred Steen says the marijuana site raises a number of environmental concerns. "An extensive amount of trash including tubing, plastic planter containers, herbicide and other toxic chemicals were dumped along a river's edge," Steen says. Police say the suspects may face charges related to environmental crimes in addition to their drug charges. Steen says people in Oregon should keep a watchful eye out for marijuana growing sites when they're enjoying the wilderness this summer. He says the marijuana growers are often armed with weapons to protect themselves from police and others.
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#1. To: Ferret Mike (#0)
Actually, its the 'largest one they've found'. Its not even close to the largest in state history.
Proxy IP's are amusing.....lmao
You mean to tell me their names aren't a hint as to where they came from???? Great detective work.......LOL......
"I love the 45 caliber M1911, I respect the 9MM M9 Beretta but I only carry a CZ for my own personal protection". Quote courtesy of Lt Col John Dean Cooper, recognized as the Father of Modern Handgunning
Those are the guys hired to tend the crops. They are not the ring leaders by far.
"Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
Snitches...
"Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
In other news, Rat-boy is currently in the market for a new source of... herbs... to fill his bong.
"You are not a dummy Eric, but you are a man who sees no shade of grays. Just black and white. And unless you dehumanize your political adversaries and practice psychology with no license in diagnosing mental illness where there is none, you cannot cope with politics." --Ferret Mike. Translation: Godwinson is likely right in this case. Watching crops is an entry or dupe job that has great risks, poor pay, and lots of loneliness. Immigrants are great watchers because they already feel insecure and defensive, and will be more likely to agree to use deadly force. And Law enforcement is only one fear; the thieves and the deer demand their cut too.
Actually, though it should be legal and regulated, someone here found out that when you try to take too many cookies out of the cookie jar, you are begging to get caught. That is a remote area, but the logistics of transporting materials, people and supplies where population is light alone is like having a large neon light pointing at the grow saying, "BUST ME!" The permit card fee to grow for medical use just went up to $200 here and prices have been low since so many people started being hired by card holders to grow for them. So many growers are shrewd businessmen and women. They don't want it legalized, and eliminated competition means better chance at a decent profit margin. That's just the way it is in that world.
I'm guessing they are from Sweden.
"I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago." (Sarah Palin,Dec 2009) ************************************ DID Palin say or write these things or not? (Me) I don't know or F ing care. (Mad Dog posted on 2009-12-26 16:36:33 ET,post # 105 http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=5510&Disp=114#C114)
Yup. Most likely illegal aliens who will just be deported,and then be back again 30 days later under new names.
"I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago." (Sarah Palin,Dec 2009) ************************************ DID Palin say or write these things or not? (Me) I don't know or F ing care. (Mad Dog posted on 2009-12-26 16:36:33 ET,post # 105 http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=5510&Disp=114#C114)
ROFLMAO! That quote by the Grand Lizard of the Tan Klan sounds EXACTLY like one of yukons posts,doesn't it?
"I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago." (Sarah Palin,Dec 2009) ************************************ DID Palin say or write these things or not? (Me) I don't know or F ing care. (Mad Dog posted on 2009-12-26 16:36:33 ET,post # 105 http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=5510&Disp=114#C114)
#2. To: Ferret Mike (#0)
It wasn't immediately known where the suspects are from. Troopers say 26-year-old Arturo Barrera, 24-year-old Federico Carrasco, 28-year-old Christian Gonzalez, 32-year-old Fredy Montes, 21-year-old Jesus Sanchez and 29-year-old Audel Soto are all being held on charges of unlawful manufacturing and possessing marijuana.
#3. To: CZ82, lucysmom (#2)
You mean to tell me their names aren't a hint as to where they came from???? Great detective work.......LOL......
#4. To: Ferret Mike (#0)
A group of bear hunters came upon the marijuana this spring and reported it to local police.
#5. To: CZ82 (#2)
(Edited)
#6. To: CZ82 (#2)
#7. To: Godwinson (#4)
"Snitches..."
#8. To: Ferret Mike (#0)
It wasn't immediately known where the suspects are from. Troopers say 26-year-old Arturo Barrera, 24-year-old Federico Carrasco, 28-year-old Christian Gonzalez, 32-year-old Fredy Montes, 21-year-old Jesus Sanchez and 29-year-old Audel Soto are all being held on charges of unlawful manufacturing and possessing marijuana.
#9. To: Godwinson (#3)
Those are the guys hired to tend the crops.
#10. To: Capitalist Eric (#5)
(Edited)
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