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West Point, CA — A Calaveras County man was arrested in connection to an illegal marijuana growing operation in West Point.
The Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant in the 200 block of Bucksaw Lane and found 1,100 marijuana plants and 27-pounds of processed cannabis. Officials also confiscated five guns and an illegal high capacity magazine.
Calaveras County Code Compliance also responded and found violations for electrical hazards and debris on the property.
50-year-old Robert Redding of West Point was arrested on charges of illegal cultivation of marijuana, possession of the drug for sale, and possession of a large capacity magazine.
Written by BJ Hansen.
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