2.5 Tons Of Marijuana Discovered East Of Temecula

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — Law enforcement raids on marijuana cultivation sites continued this week, with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department announcing the discovery Wednesday of approximately two and a half tons of cannabis east of Temecula.

The department along with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife served five marijuana cultivation-related search warrants at separate residences/properties in the unincorporated areas of Sage and Anza.

During the law enforcement operation, approximately 4,445 marijuana plants were eradicated and 2,800 pounds of processed marijuana were collected for a total combined weight of over two and a half tons, according to the sheriff's department.

One handgun was also collected for evidence, the agency reported.

No suspects were found at the properties, but follow-up investigations were ongoing.

The search warrants were served at:

• Parcel of land near Hobbiton Road at Empty Saddle Road, Sage
• Parcel of land near Endor Lane at Hobbiton Road, Sage
• 35000 block of Bronaugh Way, Sage
• 39000 block of Spanish Bayonet, Anza
• 39000 block of Ivan Road, Anza

In 2021, the sheriff's department has conducted multiple investigations in the Aguanga, Anza and Sage areas that have resulted in the discovery of thousands of marijuana plants.