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***MadRiverTurtle*** · 07-01-2008, 12:58 AM

Donna Tam/The Times-Standard
Article Launched: 07/01/2008 01:15:23 AM PDT

Federal agents are still tallying up the evidence taken from last week's pot raids, which ended up spanning across Humboldt County and over the border into Mendocino County.

FBI Special Agent Joseph Schadler said the final numbers may be released today, but he doesn't expect to see charges for a few months.

Targeting what officials called a “large-scale, for-profit, commercial business,” more than 450 agents served 29 warrants and conducted raids of over 100 locations.

Beginning on Tuesday, the agents wrapped up investigations by Thursday and had left the area completely by Friday, Schadler said.

Only one arrest was made -- a man who allegedly interfered with agents, but was not targeted by an arrest warrant.

The man was not charged and has since been released, Schadler said.

The FBI estimated last week that agencies collected more than 10,000 marijuana plants, which they estimate to be worth between $25 million to $60 million. In addition to the marijuana, federal agents took more than $160,000 in cash, computers, a vehicle and 30 firearms, which included shotguns, handguns and fully automatic weapons.

Schadler said the amount of territory searched accounted for the high number of agents. He said one house search usually requires about 15 to 20 people.

”You can see how those numbers can jet up there,” Schadler said, adding that the amount of space in outdoor locations requires even more agents to secure the area.

Schadler said animals who were left at homes were taken care of while agents inspected the site.

”We took great care to ensure they were handled appropriately,” he said. During the search, agents would locate animals and provide them with food, water and shade. Humboldt County animal control was also called in to inspect each animal.

In one case, an animal had to be removed from the area, but has since been relocated with the owner, Schadler said.

Donna Tam can be reached at 441-0532 or dtam@times-standard.com.
http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_9750450

Smilodon · 07-01-2008, 08:51 AM

Does this suggest to anyone else that the Feds are going to do as much damage as they can before the election? Can anyone imagine them doing this with Obama as president? I suspect we will see a lot of this till Obama gets a handle on the dogs of war.

LOLODALIGHTSKINNEDDYME · 07-01-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Smilodon

Does this suggest to anyone else that the Feds are going to do as much damage as they can before the election? Can anyone imagine them doing this with Obama as president? I suspect we will see a lot of this till Obama gets a handle on the dogs of war.

I TOTALLY AGREE :)

SyntaxError · 07-01-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MadRiverTurtle

”We took great care to ensure they were handled appropriately,” he said. During the search, agents would locate animals and provide them with food, water and shade. Humboldt County animal control was also called in to inspect each animal.

They better take care of those animals! I wonder how much shit got rained down on the DEA when they shot that dog during the Tainted Edibles raids. Hopefully we will no longer see that kind of disrespect ever again.

peacefulIRIEfeelin · 07-01-2008, 08:01 PM

1 arrest after spending all that money on investigations? that is so hard to believe. seems like a waste to me. im not saying anyone should of been arrested, it just seems like they did it for other reasons. weird?

SyntaxError · 07-01-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by peacefulIRIEfeelin

1 arrest after spending all that money on investigations? that is so hard to believe. seems like a waste to me. im not saying anyone should of been arrested, it just seems like they did it for other reasons. weird?

They just wanted the stash man, thats all they ever want when they raid dispensaries. These are by no means law enforcement agents, these are thugs coming in and swiping anything they can, cash, meds, firearms, etc. All under the guise of civil protection. Its really fucked up and sad but unfortunately thats just the way it is. All these government agencies are forgetting that they work for us, instead they act like the mafia coming in for the push. *sigh*

07-01-2008, 09:59 PM

I assume "sorting" is a euphemism for

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peacefulIRIEfeelin · 07-02-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SyntaxError

They just wanted the stash man, thats all they ever want when they raid dispensaries. These are by no means law enforcement agents, these are thugs coming in and swiping anything they can, cash, meds, firearms, etc. All under the guise of civil protection. Its really fucked up and sad but unfortunately thats just the way it is. All these government agencies are forgetting that they work for us, instead they act like the mafia coming in for the push. *sigh*

so these were dispensary raids? I think these were raids of homes and gardens. it all is so weird to me. 1 arrest? why? im sure all of this investigation and the actual raids cost a lot of money. and to not arrest anyone? nothing makes sense. 160,000 cash? thats not that much. i think something bigger is going on.

SyntaxError · 09-03-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by peacefulIRIEfeelin

I think these were raids of homes and gardens.

My bad, youre right. What I said still stands though. They are just thugs pulling a smash and grab without the worry of prosecution. No, 160k isnt that much cash for the effort of investigating and coordinating the raids but how many times have they done that in how many different places in just this year so far?

Oppressing the public is the DEAs job unfortunately.

07-01-2008, 12:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
*MadRiverTurtle* Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Co-Op: No Vendor: No Patient: Yes Posts: 16,896 Rep Power: 1768438	Feds still sorting pot raids evidence Donna Tam/The Times-Standard Article Launched: 07/01/2008 01:15:23 AM PDT Federal agents are still tallying up the evidence taken from last week's pot raids, which ended up spanning across Humboldt County and over the border into Mendocino County. FBI Special Agent Joseph Schadler said the final numbers may be released today, but he doesn't expect to see charges for a few months. Targeting what officials called a “large-scale, for-profit, commercial business,” more than 450 agents served 29 warrants and conducted raids of over 100 locations. Beginning on Tuesday, the agents wrapped up investigations by Thursday and had left the area completely by Friday, Schadler said. Only one arrest was made -- a man who allegedly interfered with agents, but was not targeted by an arrest warrant. The man was not charged and has since been released, Schadler said. The FBI estimated last week that agencies collected more than 10,000 marijuana plants, which they estimate to be worth between $25 million to $60 million. In addition to the marijuana, federal agents took more than $160,000 in cash, computers, a vehicle and 30 firearms, which included shotguns, handguns and fully automatic weapons. Schadler said the amount of territory searched accounted for the high number of agents. He said one house search usually requires about 15 to 20 people. ”You can see how those numbers can jet up there,” Schadler said, adding that the amount of space in outdoor locations requires even more agents to secure the area. Schadler said animals who were left at homes were taken care of while agents inspected the site. ”We took great care to ensure they were handled appropriately,” he said. During the search, agents would locate animals and provide them with food, water and shade. Humboldt County animal control was also called in to inspect each animal. In one case, an animal had to be removed from the area, but has since been relocated with the owner, Schadler said. Donna Tam can be reached at 441-0532 or dtam@times-standard.com. http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_9750450 MadRiverTurtle says.. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Questions, Problems, Concerns? Contact the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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peacefulIRIEfeelin WT Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 610 Rep Power: 5565	Re: Feds still sorting pot raids evidence 1 arrest after spending all that money on investigations? that is so hard to believe. seems like a waste to me. im not saying anyone should of been arrested, it just seems like they did it for other reasons. weird? peacefulIRIEfeelin says..There's feds at the door... nah it's just FedEx. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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