MENDOCINO CO., 7/14/26 — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife executed four search warrants in Redwood Valley for areas they allege were illegal cannabis cultivation sites that were having negative impacts on the environment, the agency said Monday. Â
The warrants were served in Redwood Valley on Thursday, when 2,786 cannabis plants were eradicated, nearly 55 pounds of processed cannabis were destroyed and two firearms were seized. The state agency also said they found a highly toxic, federally banned insecticide called methamidophos.
The search warrants were served in the 2000 block of Road B, the 1000 block of Live Oak Road, the 8000 block of Cave Creek Road and the 18000 block of Scenic Drive in Redwood Valley.
CDFW officials said their environmental scientists documented 47 code violations impacting wildlife habitats. Four violations that were found involved water diversions within 200 feet of documented, federally threatened winter steelhead trout, the state agency said.
Suspected cockfighting was documented at one of the locations, with multiple items found at the location suggesting the roosters were given injectable steroids and other supplements, CDFW officials said. The state agency also said officers located fighting instruments that would be attached to roosters’ spurs when being fought.
Mexican Mafia and Mexican cartels use cockfighting events to bring together illegal drug buyers and sellers. This is not just a form of entertainment. It’s bigtime. Like LA street gangs.
Good to see law enforcement show up. Need to make several arrests.
What is a pound going for these days ?
In other states it still fetches a price. Those states need to legalize and grow their own
Not much more than an ounce used to fetch!
That’s how they roll in Mexico. Bring these grows down that pollute the environment, divert water and mistreat animals. I bet it’s a trashy ass mess at those grows.
The insecticide mentioned was known as Monitor. EXTREMELY toxic organophosphate. I hope any handlers. were supplied with full PPE. How was it disposed . Where’s the nearest Class 1 dump these days ?
No arrests?
These were reported over a decade ago… Nice, timely enforcement 🫤