Thursday, August 20, 2009

An America Speaks: ILLEAGALS' POT FARM BURNS 75,000 ACRES IN SANTA BARBARA

More Proof That the Illegals Need to Go


Southern California -- this just in from the LA Times

August 16, 2009

Huge Santa Barbara wildfire caused by marijuana farm; suspects at large in forestA fire that has burned more than 75,000 acres in Santa Barbara County
over the last week was started in an illegal marijuana growing area operated by a Mexican drug organization, authorities said.

Authorities said they confirmed that the blaze, which is burning out of control, started in a cooking area of the pot farm. They believe those responsible are
still in the forest area trying leave the forest by foot.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit has confirmed that the camp at the origin of the fire was an illegal marijuana operation believed to be run
by a Mexican national drug organization," according to a statement from the Los Padres National Forest. "The Narcotics Unit has been working in the area within
the last month eradicating other nearby marijuana cultivation sites."

The location of those who ran the pot farm isn't known, but forest officials warn "not to approach anyone who looks suspicious but to instead contact the nearest law enforcement agency."

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