CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Over a four-day period the Clearlake Police Department arrested six people who they say were involved in illegal marijuana growing, seized approximately 2,664 marijuana plants and nine firearms, and discovered illegal insecticides.

Beginning on Friday, June 25, officers executed a search warrant in the 15300 block of 36th Avenue. A citizen called reporting theft of water and during the investigation an illegal commercial marijuana grow was located, police said.

The property was fenced and used for the sole purpose of marijuana production. There was a large "hoop style" structure which contained numerous growing marijuana plants. Additional marijuana was growing around the structure, and the agency said officers eradicated approximately 607 mature marijuana plants.

On Tuesday, June 27, officers executed two search warrants on Smith Lane, according to the report.

Police said the first warrant was for a property in the 2700 block of Smith Lane, which resulted in approximately 476 marijuana plants being eradicated and five firearms located.

Clearlake residents Consuelo Arroyo-Ramirez, 43, and 47-year-old Arturo Gomora-Hernandez were arrested for marijuana cultivation, possession of marijuana for sale, conspiracy to commit a crime, being armed while in the commission of a felony, child endangerment and possession of a large capacity magazine, police said.

During the investigation it was discovered that the two subjects owned additional properties in the county which contained illegal commercial marijuana grows. Additionally, U.S. currency was seized on scene pending an asset forfeiture proceedings along with seizure of numerous bank accounts, according to the report.

The second search warrant served on Tuesday was located in the 2800 block of Smith Lane, where approximately 90 marijuana plants were eradicated and 2 firearms located, police said.

Police arrested Arturo Maldonado, 29, and 22-year-old Brian Maldonado were arrested for cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale, conspiracy to commit a crime and being armed while in the commission of a felony.

On Tuesday, June 28, police said officers executed a search warrant in the 3800 block of Hemlock Avenue where there were approximately 629 marijuana plants eradicated and two firearms located.

Alfredo Casanova and Pedro Chavarria, both age 22, were arrested for cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale, conspiracy to commit a crime and being armed while in the commission of a felony, police said.

While conducting a search of the property, police located illegal insecticides inside the residence. These insecticides were illegally transported into California, possibly from Mexico, and there were signs they had been used at the property.

With assistance of the Lake County Fire Protection District the chemicals were safely collected for safe disposal, police said.

The Clearlake Police Department is working with several local and state agencies for proper criminal charging for possession and usage of illegal insecticides and environmental crimes.

On Wednesday, June 29, officers executed a search warrant in the 3000 block Old Highway 53, police said.

While police located no individuals at the residence, they found and eradicated approximately 862 marijuana plants.

Additionally, police said code enforcement responded to the scene as there was indications that liquid fertilizers were being injected into an irrigation system which was run by a local well.

Police said there were several possible environmental crimes code violations associated with system due to possible contamination of the local groundwater. This investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to call Det. Elvis Cook at 707-994-8251, Extension 315.