This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact The Epoch Times Reprints.
A criminal marijuana growing operation in Henryetta, Okla. Illegal grow operations are a nationwide problem, responsible for billions in illegal revenue. Picture courtesy Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics
Hundreds of illegal Chinese-owned marijuana growing operations have been popping up across parts of Maine over the past three years, officials say.
On Nov. 28, local law enforcement shut down an illegal marijuana site that was being operated in a building located behind a licensed marijuana cultivation facility in Franklin County.
Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]