An Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldier cuts marijuana plants during a multi-agency operation led by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics at a illegal grow location in the southern region of Oklahoma, Feb. 22, 2022. At the request of Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, through the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management, Governor Kevin Stitt authorized the Oklahoma National Guard to activate Guard members to provide manpower and logistics support. The OKNG assisted with the eradication and clean-up of the nine illegal grow sites. Guardsmen assisted in the removal of approximately 100,000 plants and 2,000 pounds of processed marijuana. The estimated value of the seizure is $500 million. OKNG answered the call to support the state with approximately 150 Guard members, 14 dump trucks, UH-60 Black Hawk and UH-72 Lakota helicopters, and numerous other heavy machinery to support the operation. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mireille Merilice-Roberts)
Date Taken: | 02.22.2022 |
Date Posted: | 02.24.2022 16:54 |
Photo ID: | 7065802 |
VIRIN: | 220222-A-JH174-329 |
Resolution: | 3712x5568 |
Size: | 9.88 MB |
Location: | WILSON, OKLAHOMA, US |
Web Views: | 80 |
Downloads: | 6 |
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