Deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) executed a search warrant on March 26 at around 8 a.m. to investigate illegal indoor cannabis activity on the 1800 block of Freshwater Rd. in Eureka.
The investigation revealed that the property did not have the required county permit or state license for commercial cannabis cultivation. John McGhan, 42, of Eureka, was identified as the property owner.
During the operation, deputies eradicated approximately 168 cannabis plants growing in a converted residential garage and seized over 37 pounds of cannabis bud along with 37.5 pounds of cannabis shake. These items were destroyed as they were part of the illegal activity.
Following the investigation, McGhan was arrested and taken to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. He faces charges of illegal cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale, and maintaining a drug house.
Authorities encourage anyone with information related to this case or similar criminal activity to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.
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