ABC News June 25, 2019

Authorities seize 20 tons of cannabis in massive California bust

WATCH: 20 tons of cannabis seized in Santa Barbara bust

Around 350,000 plants and 20 tons of processed cannabis have been seized by a sheriff in California.

The bust was so massive, it took authorities four days to complete, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, which directed the Cannabis Compliance Team to conduct the seizure earlier this month.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
Approximately 40 acres were growing at the time of the search, according to officials.
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Complaints from the public, as well as tips provided to the sheriff’s office, prompted a two-month investigation into the cultivation site that lead to the bust, according to authorities.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
Approximately 40 acres were growing at the time of the search, according to officials.

Four search warrants were obtained for an agricultural property located northwest of Santa Barbara, where officials found cannabis growing on 40 acres, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
According to officials, 350,000 plants and 20 tons of processed cannabis were seized on June 17th, 2019

It took a 35-person team composed of detectives, investigators and wildlife officers to complete the operation, according to officials.

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Authorities are now looking for the owner of the property, who has not yet been identified.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
According to officials, 350,000 plants and 20 tons of processed cannabis were seized on June 17th, 2019

Officials are also looking into potential fraudulently obtained cannabis licenses, as well as possible illegal cannabis sales.