CLEARLAKE, Calif. — On Monday, Clearlake Police Department staff served four marijuana related search warrants at various locations within the city.

During the service of the warrants, 955 marijuana plants and 1,240 pounds of processed marijuana were seized, police said. Additionally, 10 firearms and ammunition were seized.

Some of the locations had portions of the houses set up inside for growing marijuana. However, police said most of the marijuana was growing outdoors in hoop houses.

Based on the size of the growing operations and other factors, they were all determined to be unlawful, according to the police department.

Police said three people were arrested for multiple charges related to the illegal growing operations.

The Clearlake Police Department and Code Enforcement continually investigate illegal commercial growing operations and unpermitted grows within the city of Clearlake.

Police said some of the dangers commonly associated with illegal marijuana growing operations in Clearlake are:

• Fire and electrical hazards due to improper wiring and overloaded circuits;
• Toxic mold due to high humidity and improper ventilation;
• Structural Damage due to improper ventilation and poor drainage;
• Chemical exposure from the use of illegal and hazardous pesticides and fertilizers;
• Pollution from approved chemicals not being stored and/or being disposed of properly;
• Illegal marijuana grows are attractive targets for thieves;
• Legal and illegal weapons are often found at illegal grows;
• Use of contaminated marijuana products by consumers that may contain mold, pesticides, or other contaminants.