Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office’s Marijuana Enforcement Team:

During the month of May and June 2024, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) and Humboldt County Code Enforcement received numerous complaints regarding a property in the 5000 block of Hwy 254, Miranda. The Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) was able to establish probable cause for a search warrant to be issued for the property. On June 27, 2024, deputies with the Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET), Humboldt County Code Enforcement and Department of Cannabis Control served the search warrant at the property.

One property was investigated during the service of the warrant. The parcel did not possess the required county permit and state license to cultivate and process cannabis commercially. During the service of the warrant, deputies seized and destroyed over 70.5 pounds of cannabis bud, 395.4 pounds of cannabis shake, and 77.9 pounds of Kief.

Additional violations with civil fines are expected to be filed by the assisting agencies. No arrests were made during the service of the warrant. The case will be forwarded to the DA’s Office for review.

Anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.