Over 16,000 marijuana plants, with a street value of $800,00, were seized in San Benito County today. Law enforcement agents, who eradicated the plants, which ranged in size from 2 to 4 feet, also found a handgun in a camp area nearby the marijuana garden. No arrests were made. The sweep was conducted by the Unified Narcotic Enforcement Team and the San Benito County Sheriff’s Depaertment. The Campaign Against Marijuana Planting, Department of Fish and Game, the Bureau of Land Management and Santa Clara County deputies also assisted in the raid.
