Massive Marijuana Bust Leaves US Cops Stumped
The Discovery
A massive marijuana bust has left US cops stumped after they found $100 million worth of the drug, neatly bagged up, but without an owner in sight. Detectives were called to a property in Oak Hills, California, by neighbors who noted a strong smell coming from a newly built warehouse.
The Find
Once they got inside, they found the whole 4,800-square-foot (450-square-meter) structure stuffed with trash bags full of marijuana. The 3,000 bags, which weighed a total of 45 tons, took officers two days and 51 truckloads to move.
The Mystery
But just who owns the haul, which has a street value in excess of $100 million, is a mystery. Detective Chris Bassett of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department admitted that officers were stumped by the find.
Investigation
Asked by a reporter if investigators had any idea who it belonged to, he replied: “Not at this time.” “The first thought that went through my mind is, where is this marijuana going? Is it going to illegal dispensaries? Is it going to be distributed throughout the United States?” he said.
Legal Framework
Marijuana — both medicinally and recreationally — is legal in California, but commercial cultivation requires a permit. The lack of a permit and the sheer quantity of the marijuana suggest that the find may be the result of illegal activity.
Conclusion
The massive marijuana bust in Oak Hills, California, has left US cops stumped. The investigation is ongoing, but so far, no one has come forward to claim the massive haul of marijuana. The discovery raises questions about the illegal marijuana trade and the need for stricter regulations on commercial cultivation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who owns the marijuana?
- Where is it going?
- Is it legal to possess and distribute marijuana in California?
- What is the legal framework for commercial marijuana cultivation in California?
Answers:
- The owner of the marijuana has not been identified.
- The exact destination of the marijuana is unknown.
- Marijuana is legal for medicinal and recreational use in California, but commercial cultivation requires a permit.
- Commercial marijuana cultivation in California requires a permit, and the lack of a permit suggests that the find may be the result of illegal activity.