Location: Springville/Camp Nelson area

Incident Date: 8/15/17

Incident Time: 0400-1400 hours

Case Number: 17-80065

City: Springville/Camp Nelson area

Posted by: Media Relations

Suspect’s: Unknown suspect’s

In July 2017, Detectives with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office TAGNET Unit conducted overflights in the Springville mountain area for illegal clandestine marijuana grow sites.

During the overflight, Detectives located large clandestine marijuana grow sites in the Wishon and Cabbage Head area above Springville.

On 8-15-17, Detectives with the TAGNET Unit conducted an operation to eradicate the illegal marijuana grow site with the assistance of the U.S. Forest Service and CAMP Task Force.

TAGNET stands for Tulare Area Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team.

While eradicating the illegal grow sites, Detectives located numerous chemicals, a large amount of trash and the disruption of the natural waterways in the area. Detectives also located a camp site, however; they were unable to locate any information on the identity of the suspect(s) responsible for the illegal marijuana grow.

During the operation, 27,177 marijuana plants were eradicated and destroyed. 

The investigation into illegal marijuana grow sites is ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to call the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218 or they can remain anonymous by calling TIPNOW at (559) 725-4194 or send an email to tcso@tipnow.com.