Deputies Locate a Large Illegal Marijuana Cultivation Operation While Serving a Search Warrant in Yucca Valley
DATE/TIME: Friday, August 25, 2023 / 07:34 a.m.
INCIDENT: HS 11358(c), Cultivation of Marijuana
LOCATION: 50000 Block of Golden Bee Drive, Yucca Valley
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Friday, August 25, 2023, deputies from the Morongo Basin Station Multiple Enforcement Team (M.E.T.) and the Sheriff's Gangs and Narcotics Division, served a search warrant at a residence in the 50000 Block of Golden Bee Drive, in the town of Yucca Valley. During the execution of the warrant, deputies located a large indoor marijuana cultivation operation. Recovered during this warrant was a significant quantity of marijuana plants, finished product, chemicals, and other items related to the illegal cultivation of marijuana. This investigation is ongoing.
The Morongo Basin Station M.E.T. is a specialized unit at the Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station within the Criminal Investigations Division. M.E.T. is responsible for conducting complex, proactive investigations throughout the Morongo Basin, which includes the town of Yucca Valley and the city of 29 Palms. Deputies assigned to M.E.T. are tasked with investigating more egregious criminal offenses that directly impact the safety, security, and quality of life of the residents and within the region.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Deputies Miller or Perez at the Morongo Basin Station at (760) 366-4175. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy Miller / Deputy Perez
Station: Morongo Basin Station
Phone No. (760) 366-4175
Case No. 232301424
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Morongo Basin Sheriff's Department
63665 Twentynine Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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