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February 16, 2023
On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Marijuana and Tobacco Investigation Section (MTIS), in cooperation with the Ogemaw County Prosecuting Attorney, with assistance from MSP’s Emergency Support Team (ES Team) and the MSP West Branch Post, executed two residential search warrants on a large-scale illegal marijuana grow operation in Richland Township in Ogemaw County.
The investigation resulted in the seizure of more than 5,400 marijuana plants and more than 100 pounds of processed marijuana. The suspects were growing and processing marijuana in direct violation of Michigan’s Medical Marihuana Act of 2008, the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act of 2016 and the Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act of 2018.
MSP’s MTIS will continue to conduct investigations and actively pursue criminal charges throughout Michigan against businesses and individuals who continue to cultivate, manufacture, and distribute black market marijuana and marijuana infused products.
The Michigan State Police (MSP) today announced a series of new investments recommended by Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, including a 20% pay raise for MSP troopers and sergeants.
As sub-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills are forecast to sweep across Michigan early next week, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is urging residents and visitors to take precautions to stay safe.