(Calaveras County, CA) – The Yuba County Sheriff’s office reportedly assisted Calavares County officials in busting a massive illegal marijuana cloning operation, worth an estimated $10-million.

A search warrant was executed in the Calaveras County town of Railroad Flat according to Fox 40 Sacramento. Why YCSO deputies were involved is not explained in the TV station story, but they do report a 42-year-old suspect was arrested, and that in addition to the 34,464 plants eradicated, guns & ammo were also seized and charges will include environmental violations.