Pot Bust Nets Over 32,000 Illegal Plants in King, Thurston, and Grays Harbor Counties

Raids led to 44 arrests, and authorities suspect the operations were part of an international organized crime ring.by Katie HerzogAuthorities seized over 32,000 in illegal cannabis plants.Ethan Miller/Getty Images
This week authorities raided a large, illegal cannabis growing operation spanning dozens of homes in King, Thurston, and Grays Harbor counties.Authorities seized over 32,000 in illegal cannabis plants worth an estimated $80 million, as well as $400,000 in cash and gold, 26 vehicles, an