A 70-year-old man was arrested after law enforcement authorities discovered approximately 2,700 marijuana plants during a search of a suspected illegal cannabis production operation near Monroe, Washington.[1][2] The 70-year-old suspect was booked into the Snohomish County Jail on felony charges of drug manufacturing, delivery, or possession with intent to deliver narcotics, as well as illegal marijuana production.[1][2][3]

The arrest followed an inquiry that began earlier this year after the state cannabis regulator received an initial complaint reporting a strong odor of marijuana originating from a property in unincorporated Monroe.[1][4][5] That complaint prompted an investigation by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s investigations unit, which identified evidence of suspected unlicensed cannabis production on the premises.[1][6] The agency’s unit then partnered with a regional law enforcement task force to advance the case.[1][4][6] The task force is supported by the Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, a federal program.[2][4] The task force that executed the warrant was the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force, assisted by Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board enforcement officers.[2][4] On 6 November 2026, investigators executed a search warrant at the property and seized approximately 2,700 live and dried marijuana plants.[1][3][6] Details regarding the joint investigation, search warrant and subsequent arrest were released by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.[1][2]