Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (CA)
Marijuana Plantation Eradicated
On Thursday, July 1st, protection rangers removed an illegal marijuana patch in Sequoia National Park. A total of 20,324 plants worth over $81 million were removed from the park, along with trash, fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide, and other hazardous materials. Some expended gun shell casings were also found. The site is believed to have ties to a Mexican drug trafficking organization. No arrests have been made yet. An investigation is ongoing.