Authorities Bust Massive Illegal Marijuana Farms in Oklahoma, New York

Law enforcement agencies have dismantled significant illegal marijuana operations in both Oklahoma and New York. In Cleveland County, Oklahoma, authorities seized nearly 65 pounds of processed marijuana and approximately 29,000 plants across three farms, arresting two Chinese nationals who face multiple felony charges. This investigation, initiated after a tip in March, involved collaboration among the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force, the Oklahoma National Guard, and other agencies, with officials highlighting the threat these illicit operations pose to public safety and the environment. Separately, federal authorities in Wayne County, New York, arrested two men accused of running a large-scale unlicensed marijuana cultivation business called Integrity Farms & Greenhouses, Inc., seizing over 29,000 plants and thousands of pounds of processed cannabis. The New York suspects face federal charges carrying a minimum of 10 years in prison, with the DEA leading the investigation that began in January. Both cases underscore ongoing efforts by state and federal agencies to combat illegal marijuana manufacturing and distribution activities.