HIGHLAND PARK (WWJ) -- What Michigan State Police say was an "extensive investigation" led to the bust of a large-scale illegal marijuana grow operation in the Detroit area.
According to officials with the MSP Second District, the investigation by the MSP's Marijuana & Tobacco Investigation Section into a facility in Highland Park began late in the fall of 2023.
It took some time, MSP said, but investigators were able to verify that, with no medical or adult-use licenses were obtained for the identified suspects or for the facility itself, this faculty was not operating in accordance with Michigan's marijuana laws.
On Wednesday, a search warrant was executed at the facility and police seized 4,000 marijuana plants, approximately 213 lbs. of processed marijuana, and 362 lbs. of drying flowered stalks, and other evidence.
Michigan State Police
At the current rate of $93 per ounce being sold in facilities licensed by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), MSP said the value of this seizure is estimated to be $6.3 million.
No arrests or charges were immediately announced in connection with this case.
Michigan voters first approved the legal use of recreational marijuana back in 2018. Under the law, adults in Michigan may possesses pot in small amounts and may grow up to 12 marijuana plants at their own residence for personal use. However, a license is required to grow marijuana in large quantities, and/or to sell it.
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