Warden Wire: Wardens part of Van Hollen's crackdown on big pot operation
Law enforcement officers -- including the DNR conservation wardens -- last week seized $13 million worth of marijuana from a remote growing operation in Marinette County. State Attorney General JB Van Hollen called it one of the largest such operations on record in the Badger State. The Attorney General also warned outdoor enthusiasts about potentially armed criminals who will act to protect their multi-million dollar crop growing in these remote operations. Attorney General Van Hollen says a multi-state effort is under way to stop these illegal marijuana growers. Law enforcement gets tips from hunters, anglers and loggers about these grows, noting both public and private properties are vulnerable to such criminals. Read the entire story
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