OBN raids Okmulgee grow, seizing 7,358 plants and 398 pounds
On 27 August 2026, Oklahoma narcotics agents raided 18 Drops LLC in Okmulgee over alleged illegal cultivation under a fraudulent straw-owner registration. They seized 7,358 plants and 398 pounds of processed marijuana and placed five people in ICE custody.
🇺🇸 18 Drops LLC near Gun Club Road and North 280 Road, Okmulgee, Oklahoma · Oklahoma, United States
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]
Photos and video
The raided Okmulgee marijuana grow. Photo: Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics via FOX23.Photo details
Every number and detail the sources state, with the sources that state it.
Arrested
5
Plants destroyed
7,358
Cannabis
180.53 kg
Agency
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics
Agency type
Anti-narcotics agency
Cannabis
Herbal cannabis (180.53 kg); Living plants (7,358 plants)
Activity
Cultivation
Case stage
Under investigation
Region
Oklahoma
Sources
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Open questions the AI reported
The article was published Friday 28 August 2026 and says the raid happened 'On Thursday'; 27 August 2026 is used as the incident date.
Only one opened account of this raid was found; no OBN statement or second outlet report was located to corroborate it.
No names, charges or court outcomes were reported; the five people were described only as taken into ICE custody, so whether those detentions were recorded as criminal arrests is unclear.
No quantity, type or value was published for the illegal pesticides, and no street value or grow area was reported.
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