Thousands of marijuana plants seized in Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office seized approximately 5,600 marijuana plants and items used to cultivate the plants. (MCSO) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office seized approximately 5,600 marijuana plants and items used to cultivate the plants. (MCSO) Photo: . Photo: . Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Thousands of marijuana plants seized in Montgomery County 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

Deputies seized 5,600 marijuana plants Wednesday from a heavily wooded and undeveloped tract of land in far east Montgomery County, officials said.

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations unit searched the area about 6:30 a.m. and found the marijuana plants and other items used to cultivate the plants, officials said.

No arrests have been made, Lt. P. Cash said in a statement.

The marijuana growing operation was first identified by the unit during a flyover of wooded areas, Cash said.

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