CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The service of search warrants in Clearlake this week led to the seizure of hundreds of marijuana plants, processed marijuana and other materials.

On Monday officers from the Clearlake Police Department Investigations Unit executed search warrants regarding the commercial cultivation of marijuana for sale at two residences located in the 3800 and 3900 blocks of Laddell Avenue, the agency reported.

Police said the residences had been identified as illegal marijuana growing operations in violation of state cannabis laws and local city of Clearlake ordinances.

During the execution of the search warrants, a total of 418 growing marijuana plants were located along with processed marijuana. Indicia, chemicals and materials associated with the illegal cultivation and sales of marijuana were also located and seized, police said.

Investigators also seized 2.7 grams of cocaine which was packaged for sale at one of the residences, according to police.

Asset forfeiture proceedings were started from the investigation at one of the residences, authorities said.

This investigation is ongoing with identified suspects. Anyone with information on these investigations are encouraged to contact Detective Leonardo Flores at 707-994-8251, Extension 315.

The Clearlake Police Department reminds citizens that Proposition 64 allows up to six plants to legally be grown inside a residence. Under the City of Clearlake ordinance No. 197-2017 no more than six plants total are allowed to be grown on a property, whether indoors or outdoors, and a permit is required to cultivate marijuana outdoors for personal use.

For information on the permit process you can visit the City of Clearlake Web site at www.clearlake.ca.us or contact City Hall at 707-994-8201.

Due to past trends and violent crimes associated with the illegal commercial growing of marijuana, the Clearlake Police Department reported that it is continuing to take a proactive approach on enforcement of all state laws and local ordinances associated with the cultivation and sales of marijuana and marijuana associated products.

Authorities said the illegal growing of marijuana in the city of Clearlake will not be tolerated. Suspects who choose to involve themselves in the illegal activity subject themselves to arrest, prosecution and civil liability for environmental crimes.

Anyone who observes illegal activity in their neighborhood is urged to contact the Clearlake Police Department or Code Enforcement.