Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested 15 people and closed down an illegal marijuana dispensary in Spring Valley. On Friday, May 7 around 2:00 p.m., members of the Sheriff’s Narcotics and Gang Division (NGD) served a search warrant in the 9000 block of Olive Drive. The warrant was part of an investigation by NGD detectives and the Rancho San Diego Sheriff’s Station.
Detectives seized the following during the search:
150 pounds of processed marijuana
500 pounds of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) vape products
500 pounds of THC-infused edibles
100 pounds of THC concentrates
$70,000 in cash
Three handgunsInvestigators discovered several THC-infused edibles which falsely appeared to be legitimate name brand chips and candies. It is not uncommon for unlicensed and unregulated cannabis dispensaries to market their dangerous product to children. Additionally, THC-infused food products closely resembling well-known name brands may be inadvertently consumed, creating potential health and safety risks.
Sheriff’s Detectives were accompanied by San Diego County’s Code Compliance Team, which noted several violations in the building creating a danger to its occupants. County Code Compliance requested San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) to cut off power to the entire property until the dangers could be mitigated.The warrant follows community concerns about illegal marijuana dispensaries operating near schools and residential areas. We want to assure those we serve the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is listening to the community and recognizes the negative impact illegal marijuana dispensaries have on our neighborhoods.
The warrant follows community concerns about illegal marijuana dispensaries operating near schools and residential areas. We want to assure those we serve the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is listening to the community and recognizes the negative impact illegal marijuana dispensaries have on our neighborhoods.
