Dead goats lead Michigan deputies to illegal marijuana grow

Dead goats lead Michigan deputies to illegal marijuana grow

Deceased goats pointed Calhoun County deputies in the direction of a much larger investigation over the weekend.

Deputies had been called to Cooper Avenue near Burton Street Saturday for an animal welfare complaint, and found four dead goats at the back of the property, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Monday.

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HIGHLAND PARK, MI –

Michigan State Police say they busted a “large-scale illicit market” marijuana grow operation in metro Detroit.

After a months long investigation, the Michigan State Police Marijuana & Tobacco Investigation Section conducted a search warrant Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at the Highland Park facility.

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