Unholy Harvest Revealed: Massive Marijuana Grow Op Found in TN Church
In a shocking revelation, a Tennessee church has become the unlikely setting for a massive marijuana grow operation, sending ripples through the community and leaving authorities stunned. The discovery, made after a weeks-long investigation by the Stewarts County Sheriff’s Office, has unearthed an operation of unprecedented scale within the walls of what was once considered a place of worship.
The church, located on Highway 46 in Indian Mound, came under the scrutiny of law enforcement after neighbors raised concerns about an unusual and overpowering smell emanating from the premises. Acting on these complaints, a search warrant was issued against the former Methodist church, now repurposed as a new place of worship.
The investigation, initiated a few weeks ago, involved interviews with individuals observed frequenting the church. Astonishingly, these individuals claimed that the church was cultivating hemp. However, suspicions were raised when deputies delved into the property’s utility bills, discovering an exorbitant monthly expenditure of around $3,000 on electricity and an unusually high water bill.
Executing the search warrant proved to be a meticulous process, as law enforcement authorities were cautious about potential booby traps set up within the premises. Upon gaining access, deputies were met with a sight beyond expectation – approximately 2,000 marijuana plants, both in dried and live states.
Sheriff Frankie Gray expressed the gravity of the discovery, asserting, “The sheriff’s office shut down the largest marijuana grow in county history.” This operation was no transient endeavor but a well-established and elaborate scheme.
While one individual has been taken into custody, authorities anticipate additional arrests as the investigation unfolds. The incident has left the community in disbelief, challenging preconceived notions about the sanctity of places of worship and highlighting the unexpected locations where illicit activities can thrive.
Massive marijuana grow operation found inside Tennessee church, investigation slowed by possible ‘booby traps’
Upon executing the search warrant, deputies found about 3,000 plants both dried and live.
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