Ariz. detectives uncover pot house near Tucson
by The Associated Press on Jan. 28, 2009, under Local, SpecialTUCSON – Outside, the home near Tucson appeared normal.
Inside, it had been entirely remodeled to accommodate a marijuana growing operation.
State investigators said Tuesday that they uncovered the operation Friday after serving a search warrant at the home, located in the Picture Rocks area northwest of Tucson.
Detectives seized more than 800 marijuana plants weighing more than 120 pounds. The pot has an estimated street value of $72,000.
Detectives arrested Robert Bolanos, 49, and booked him on charges of production and possession of marijuana for sale.
