Madera County Authorities Dismantle Illegal Marijuana Grow Operation

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 1 day ago on

July 24, 2025

Authorities in Madera County eradicated more than 1,600 marijuana plants during a search of an illegal grow operation in Raymond on Thursday, July 24, 2025. (Madera County SO)

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Authorities in Madera County dismantled an illegal marijuana grow operation Thursday morning in the unincorporated community of Raymond, officials said.

The Madera County Narcotic Enforcement Team, with support from Madera County Probation, served a search warrant in the 41000 block of Road 612, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies located and eradicated 1,667 marijuana plants during the operation.

Two individuals were detained and questioned at the scene but later released pending further investigation.

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