Copperopolis, CA — Marijuana plants have been eradicated in an isolated area of Calaveras County.
The Sheriff’s Department says 3,600 plants were found Wednesday around the Diamond XX Subdivision in Copperopolis.
The Sheriff’s Department believes that a Mexican drug trafficking organization was responsible for the grow operation.
Sleeping bags, a tent and food were located at a campsite. No suspects were arrested.
Written by bjhansen@mlode.com.
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