Oregon State Police- Illegal Marijuana Seizure- Josephine County

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the Oregon State Police (OSP) Southwest Region Marijuana (SWRMJ) team served an illegal marijuana search warrant, on Valley Heights Rd., in Selma, Josephine County.  

As a result, 8,095 illegal marijuana plants contained in thirteen (13) large greenhouses were located, seized, and ultimately destroyed. A firearm was also located and seized. Concerns over multiple potential code violations were forwarded to the Josephine County Public Health Department.  Additionally, the property is subject to potential criminal forfeiture.

The OSP SWRMJ team was assisted by the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team of Josephine County, the Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) of Josephine County, and the Interagency Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) of Jackson County.

The investigation is on-going and no further information is available at this time.