On 1/4/2013, members of the
CNET Drug Taskforce and the Bates County Sheriff’s Office concluded a several
month long investigation that spanned two states by converging on a residence
in rural Drexel, Missouri. During a
search of the residence the agencies were able to seized a residential
marijuana grow operation believed to be in operation for the last several years. 52 high quality marijuana plants were
seized along with several pounds of processed marijuana ready for sale. Along with the marijuana, several thousand dollars’
worth of equipment used in the operation was seized. The equipment seized included industrial
lighting, ventilation system and the temperature control systems.
Estimated street value of
the Marijuana is in excess of $100,000
Charges have been submitted
to the Bates County Prosecutors Office
