San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office deputies raided a suspected marijuana grow house Saturday morning and seized nearly 200 plants.
COLDSPRING, Texas — Deputies first found the grow operation while searching for the alleged murderer of five Honduran migrants last week.
Breitbart Texas rode to the scene with San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers following an operations briefing in Coldspring, Texas. As the team of 11 deputies arrived, the entry team made their way through the woods to the house as the perimeter team made entry onto the two-to-three-acre lot. San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Tim Kane stands watch as Sheriff Capers detains two occupants of a suspected marijuana grow house in Cleveland, Texas.
A small room attached to the rear of the suspected grow hose contained dozens of young marijuana plants. Deputies estimated they found nearly 200 plants — many were about ready for harvesting. It was clear the sophisticated operation included a massive electrical system with grow lights and air conditioning.Deputies continued their investigation and documentation of the crime scene. During the investigation, the deputies observed a well-worn vehicle path with tracks leading to the house next door. Deputies approached that house to carry out a “knock-and-talk” with the resident.
The search of the property also uncovered what appears to be an illegal trash dump operation. Operators used an excavator to dig a deep hole in the ground that covered about a quarter acre. The hole was partially filled with trash, rubbish, tree stumps and logs, other garbage, and unknown chemicals. An oil sheen was apparent on the standing water in the hole.
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