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As of late yesterday the arrests in Mendocino National Forest raids have climbed to 88 and more than 380, 000 plants have been destroyed. Some members of the press have been taken into see the sites which were described as “denuded and poisoned.” These multi agency raids which began July 11 and may continue through tomorrow (and possibly be part
Read moreThe law enforcement operation in Mendocino National Forest known as Full Court Press has found around 300,000 marijuana plants and arrested around 80 people. See Videos of the operation here Video — From The Field: Crews Work To Uproot Marijuana Plants and here Video — From The Field: Crew Eradicating Marijuana Reach Camp Site and here some still photos. The
Read moreI just watched the Frontline show, The Pot Republic, online. It is an excellent piece of intelligent reporting on the issues facing law enforcement and the rest of us in California. Connected to the show is Tom Allman’s interview– a must read. I came away much more informed on the breaking situation in the Mendocino National Forest. Allman says that is
Read moreLaw Enforcement has been cracking down on illegal marijuana gardens in the Mendocino National Forest. The stealthy operation has refused to release much information until this Friday at a press conference after the operations conclusion. Still the Department of Justice (DOJ) is saying that more than 75 people were arrested during this intensive sweep that spanned Mendocino, Lake, Trinity, Colusa,
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