Search yields 2 pounds of marijuana

Published 11:15 am Thursday, August 9, 2018

Staff report

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and Orange County Narcotics Division executed a search warrant Wednesday afternoon at 5357 Old Highway 87, an Orange residence.

In an issued statement, the Sheriff’s Office said during the search investigators located about 2 pounds of hydroponic marijuana with a street value of about $11,000.

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Investigators also seized two firearms, surveillance equipment, other electronic devices and numerous items of drug paraphernalia from the residence.

The resident was not arrested. Pending further investigation, charges of felony possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon are expected to be filed with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.