Increased Marijuana Cultivation Enforcement Results in Fewer Illegal Sites: Sheriff

Increased Marijuana Cultivation Enforcement Results in Fewer Illegal Sites: Sheriff
The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department patrols in Malibu, Calif., on Sept. 24, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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LOS ANGELES—An increase in law enforcement activity in Los Angeles County has resulted in a decrease in illegal marijuana cultivation sites, according to the sheriff’s department (LASD).

The LASD has been cracking down on illegal marijuana farms—also known as “grows”—in the Antelope Valley amid concerns of water theft and criminal activity among residents in Northern Los Angeles County communities.

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Jamie is a California-based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and state policies for The Epoch Times. In her free time, she enjoys reading nonfiction and thrillers, going to the beach, studying Christian theology, and writing poetry. You can always find Jamie writing breaking news with a cup of tea in hand.
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