Racine County Deputies Confiscate About $40K Worth Of Marijuana

RACINE COUNTY, WI — A Racine County man is in jail after deputies said a search warrant revealed he was in possession of a large quantity of marijuana with an estimated street value of $40,000.

On Wednesday around 11 a.m., deputies said the Racine County Sheriff’s Metro Drug Unit along with the Postal Inspection Service executed a search warrant along the 1100 block of Marquette Street in Racine.

Deputies said they had received information that the 20-year-old suspect, Anthony E. Luna, was involved in the sale of marijuana. During the search of his home, agents said they located 7.5 pounds of green marijuana, 46.5 pounds of assorted marijuana edibles, 53 marijuana vape cartridges, five grams of psilocybin (mushrooms), a digital scale, packaging materials, food saver vacuum sealer, numerous labels/THC stickers and one box of 9mm ammunition.

The estimated street value of these confiscated drugs is approximately $40,000, deputies said.

During the search, deputies noticed a child in the residence. Racine County Human Services Department was contacted and responded under the drug endangered children protocol. The child was removed from the home and safely turned over to family members.

According to the sheriff's office, the packaging of the marijuana edibles can easily be mistaken for candy.

“I find it concerning this drug dealer was clearly targeting our children by distributing drugs in what resembles candy and snack packaging," Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said. "I would strongly encourage parents and caregivers to carefully inspect what is in their home and in their child’s possession. Do not be deceived. Another great arrest by our relentless Racine County Sheriff’s Metro Drug Unit.”

Luna was transported to the Racine County Jail on the following charges:

• Possession of marijuana with intent to deliver
• Keeper of a drug place
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Child neglect