The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Marijuana Enforcement Team conducted a raid on a marijuana grow in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.[1] On Thursday, OBN MET agents carried out a search warrant at 18 Drops LLC, located near Gun Club Road and North 280 Road.[1] According to OBN, the search followed an investigation into alleged illegal cultivation and a fraudulent OBN registration obtained through what investigators called a straw-ownership scheme.[1] OBN said five people were taken into ICE custody and more arrests are expected as the investigation continues.[1]

During the search, agents seized 7,358 cannabis plants at the property.[1] Agents also seized 398 pounds of processed marijuana, about 180.5 kg.[1]

Agents of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry located illegal pesticides at the property and obtained a separate search warrant so the pesticides could also be seized.[1]