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Gallagher Seeks FBI Action on Illegal NorCal Marijuana Grows
Congressman James Gallagher is urging the FBI to investigate criminal networks behind illegal marijuana cultivation in Siskiyou and Shasta counties. The request targets suspected foreign financing, hazardous pesticides, and the need for additional federal resources as local sheriffs continue years of enforcement efforts.
Illegal Marijuana Grow Found Hidden in Central Point Pear Orchard
An illegal marijuana grow hidden inside a rural Central Point pear orchard was raided this week, leading to the seizure of about 25,000 plants, 16,000 pounds of usable cannabis and additional plants from hoop-style greenhouses, according to JCSO.
Siskiyou County Continues Crackdown on Illegal Marijuana Grows
The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office says illegal grow enforcement efforts are continuing, with NSMIT reporting 332,871 marijuana plants eradicated in 2025 and another 903 plants removed during a June 4 warrant in Mount Shasta Vista.