Er groeien niet alleen Sequioa's in Sequoia&Kings Canyon NP
Geplaatst: 18 jul 2010, 01:38
Een berichtje op de Morning Report site van de NPS van 14 juli.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (CA)
Marijuana Plantation Eradicated
On Thursday, July 1st, protection rangers removed an illegal marijuana patch in Sequoia National Park. A total of 20,324 plants worth over $81 million were removed from the park, along with trash, fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide, and other hazardous materials. Some expended gun shell casings were also found. The site is believed to have ties to a Mexican drug trafficking organization. No arrests have been made yet. An investigation is ongoing. [Submitted by Dana Dierkes, Public Affairs Officer]
Martin
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (CA)
Marijuana Plantation Eradicated
On Thursday, July 1st, protection rangers removed an illegal marijuana patch in Sequoia National Park. A total of 20,324 plants worth over $81 million were removed from the park, along with trash, fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide, and other hazardous materials. Some expended gun shell casings were also found. The site is believed to have ties to a Mexican drug trafficking organization. No arrests have been made yet. An investigation is ongoing. [Submitted by Dana Dierkes, Public Affairs Officer]
Martin
