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Snohomish County, WA Drug Bust: 2,700 Cannabis Plants Seized
Monroe, WA – A major drug investigation in Snohomish County has resulted in the seizure of approximately 2,700 cannabis plants and the arrest of a 70 year old man following a raid on a suspected unlic
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-11-11T03:25:09.695Z
Monroe, WA – A major drug investigation in Snohomish County has resulted in the seizure of approximately 2,700 cannabis plants and the arrest of a 70 year old man following a raid on a suspected unlicensed growing operation near Monroe.
According to the Snohomish County Sheriff 's Office, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board WSLCB partnered with the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force after receiving a complaint earlier this year about suspected illegal cannabis production at a property in unincorporated Monroe.
The complaint described a strong cannabis odor throughout the property, raising concerns about a potentially unlicensed operation.
Investigators Discover Thousands of Plants Following an initial investigation, the WSLCB Special Investigations Unit identified indications of unlicensed cannabis production and requested assistance from the regional drug task force.
On Friday, Nov. 6, investigators executed a search warrant at the property with assistance from WSLCB enforcement officers.
During the search, authorities discovered and seized approximately 2,700 live and dried cannabis plants.
Officials have not disclosed the estimated street value of the seized cannabis or the exact location of the property.
70 Year Old Man Arrested on Felony Charges Authorities arrested a 70 year old male suspect in connection with the alleged operation.
He was booked into Snohomish County Jail on felony allegations involving drug manufacturing, delivery or possession with intent to deliver narcotics, along with felony marijuana production.
The suspect's identity was not provided in the agency's announcement.
The Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force receives support from the Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program, a federal initiative focused on combating drug trafficking.
State officials emphasized their continued commitment to identifying illegal cannabis operations and protecting Washington's regulated cannabis industry.
The investigation highlights ongoing enforcement efforts against unlicensed marijuana production in Snohomish County, part of the greater Seattle metropolitan region.
The allegations have not been proven in court.