Released: August 23, 2012 - Thursday, 04:47 PM
Narcotics Investigation
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 8-23-12Place of Occurrence: Lime Mountain area, West of Nacimiento LakeVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: N/AOn 8-23-12, investigators with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit, along with agents from the Department of Justice and CAMP (Campaign Against Marijuana Planting) completed a three week investigation of a large marijuana cultivation operation. Three different grow sites were located in the Lime Mountain area, West of Nacimiento Lake. Investigators confiscated 22,400 marijuana plants. Investigators also found several large campsites along with 10 five-gallon propane tanks, 8 car batteries, and numerous containers of pesticides and fertilizer. Investigators also discovered 9mm ammunition and two empty gun holsters. The marijuana was legally destroyed. The investigation is continuing based on evidence found at the campsites. No arrests have been made at this time. 
