(FOX40.COM) — More than 3,000 marijuana plants were seized during the execution of a search warrant in Sheep Ranch, according to the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office.

CCSO said deputies arrived at an illegal marijuana cultivation operation on Aug. 20 in the 1000 block of Hubbard Road.

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The Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team discovered a large-scale outdoor grow site that consisted of multiple fields of marijuana plants along with two hoop houses.

CCSO said 3,232 marijuana plants were seized in total, with each pound worth an estimated street value of $315, which could have generated around $1,018,080 if sold illegally.

The investigation included the marijuana eradication and environmental crime violations.

The suspects w

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