48,000 marijuana plants found in Washington County

More than 48,000 mature marijuana plants were found Friday on a 1,000-acre property on Egypt Lane in Washington County, according to Sheriff Otto Hanak.

Hanak said the plants, valued at $1,500 each, were discovered after a search warrant was executed at 10:20 a.m.

The case is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Service, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Source: http://www.theeagle.com/news/crime/article_232d7a38-82c8-11e2-98bb-0019bb2963f4.html

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A marijuana growing operation has been found on a Washington County ranch, authorities say.

Sheriff Otto Hanak said Monday that about 1,000 marijuana plants were found at the 128-acre ranch off FM 1155 East after authorities received a tip about the weed-growing operation.

http://www.brenhambanner.com/news/marijuana-growing-operation-shutdown/article_a49a382e-803c-11e2-8f37-0019bb2963f4.html

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