$9M outdoor pot farm found north of Huntsville

Investigators have seized over 1,800 marijuana plants in rural Madison County, north of Huntsville, with an estimated street value of $9 million. Investigators have seized over 1,800 marijuana plants in rural Madison County, north of Huntsville, with an estimated street value of $9 million. Photo: Madison County SO Photo: Madison County SO Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close $9M outdoor pot farm found north of Huntsville 1 / 3 Back to Gallery

Madison County sheriff's officials have pulled the plug on a massive outdoor marijuana grow operation valued at $9 million, investigators said.

After receiving a call from the Madison County Sheriff's Office, officers with the Texas Department of Public Safety's Criminal Investigations Division descended on the rural property on FM 247 in Madison County, just north of Huntsville.

There, officers seized about 18,400 plants that if sold on the streets would net about $9 million in illicit proceeds, according to a press release from the sheriff's office.

Investigators also seized tents, clothing, batteries, fertilizer and other items believed left behind by the illegal growers.

"Our division remains focused on investigating domestic marijuana growing operations and bringing justice to those persons responsible," the DPS said in a prepared statement.

The Madison County District Attorney's Office also is assisting in the case.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.