Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Eradicates Over 8,000 Marijuana Plants in Sheep Ranch Operation
Calaveras County Sheriff's Office eradicated over 8,000 marijuana plants on a property in Sheep Ranch during a search warrant execution related to an illegal cultivation operation.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, September 23, 2026 — The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has reported the eradication of more than 8,000 marijuana plants from a property located in Sheep Ranch.
The operation took place during the execution of a search warrant. The warrant was issued as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged illegal marijuana cultivation operation.
Officials from the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the large-scale eradication. The specific date of the search warrant execution was not immediately provided.
Authorities stated that the plants were removed from the property as part of the enforcement action. Further details regarding the property owner, specific location beyond Sheep Ranch, any arrests made, or any subsequent charges filed were not disclosed at the time of this report. The outcome of the investigation beyond the plant eradication is pending.
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