MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop H Headquarters - 3525 North Belt - St. Joseph, MO 64506-1370


News Release

For further information please contact: Sgt. Sheldon A. Lyon
816-387-2345
H09095
September 15, 2009

EMPHASIS: Marijuana Seizure


The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration destroyed 681cultivated marijuana plants and arrested three Hispanic males, as a result of a three-month investigation. The cultivated marijuana plants were found five miles northwest of Cameron, in Caldwell County. Two of the individuals have been charged with cultivating marijuana (felony) and resisting arrest by fleeing (felony). The third suspect has been charged with cultivating marijuana (felony). The three agencies are continuing to investigate.
To report a marijuana growing operation or other suspicious activity, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has a toll-free telephone number of 1-800-BAD-WEED. Callers can remain anonymous if they desire, and all the information given will be investigated.