BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Two people were arrested on Thursday on Weedpatch Highway when a welfare check of a 5-month-old led to the discovery of a large-scale marijuana operation on the property, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.

At around 7:10 p.m. June 5, deputies from KCSO’s Lamont Substation went to the 7500 block of Weedpatch Highway to check on a 5-month-old child who was injured, according to officials.

According to KCSO, deputies found “deplorable living conditions” for the child.

Deputies also found a large-scale marijuana growing and cultivation operation on the property, KCSO said.

Officials said the deputies found 2,892 mature marijuana plants, 1,200 pounds of processed marijuana and two firearms in the search.

Eduardo Ochoa, 23, of Lamont, and Maritz Riv

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