King County Sheriff’s Office seized $10 million of illegal marijuana in various cities this week, including Renton.
Detectives served 18 search warrants on residences and two storage units in unincorporated King County, Renton, Federal Way, Auburn, Pacific, Kent, Lakewood and Seattle, according to a press release.
After a two day search, they recovered 7,634 marijuana plants valued at $7,634,000 and 783 pounds of processed marijuana valued at $2,350,500.
Total value of marijuana seized was $9,984,500.
According to the release, detectives seized 10 homes, four vehicles, a 32-foot RV and over $200,000 in cash all related to illegal marijuana grows and sales.
Ten people were booked into King County jail for drug-related charges.