Composite by The Post Independent
From top left, Duong Dip Chiem, David Luong and Long Luong face preliminary charges of manufacture of more than 50 pounds of marijuana or more than 25 pounds of concentrate; Sanh Kum Luong, Gin Loon Chan, Xui Fang Chen, Yen Xui Hut, Shang Jian Xue, Ma Jianxun, Chi Hung Phung, Xue Shugong, Guoying Tang, Xin Tao and Malvin Ung, each charged with sale of more than 2.5 pounds of marijuana or 1 pound of concentrate. Getting your player ready...
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Authorities have arrested 14 people after the discovery of a large illegal marijuana grow in western Colorado.
the group is accused of growing about 3,000 marijuana plants on about 30 to 40 acres between Rifle and Silt. Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario says some of those who were arrested Monday are believed to be Chinese nationals who are in the country illegally.
Sheriff’s deputies stopped a moving truck leaving the property and found that it was packed with marijuana plants. They discovered thousands more plants when they raided the property.
Investigators say 12 men and two women were arrested, and another half a dozen people fled the scene on foot and have not been caught.
