BOURBON COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation discovered what was described as an extensive outdoor marijuana grow operation Thursday, capable of producing about $1.7 million worth of cannabis.
The discovery was announced in a Friday press release, in which the KBI announced a joint investigation with several other agencies began after receiving information about a possible grow operation near the intersection of 35th Street and K 65 Highway, about seven miles north of Bronson.
Upon arriving at the location Thursday morning, law enforcement spotted an unknown subject who fled the area, and could not be located, according to the press release.
A total of 1,350 marijuana plants were seized, along with camping gear, firearms, a vehicle and growing paraphernalia, such as watering devices, garden sprayers, gardening tools, herbicides, pesticides and fertilizer.
The marijuana would have produced approximately 1,350 pounds, with an estimated street value of $1.7 million, the KBI said.
Others involved in the investigation are the Bourbon and Allen County sheriff’s departments, Bourbon County Public Works and Kansas Highway Patrol.
An investigation continues. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office at 620-223-1440 or the KBI at 1-800-KSCRIME.
