Value of marijuana plants seized in Bonsall over $15 million, authorities say

An authority with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Narcotics Task Force says the street value of the 10,150 marijuana plants seized in a steep canyon off Interstate 15 at Gopher Canyon Road in Bonsall yesterday carry of street value of over $15 million, although early wire service reports put the value at $10 million.

The plants, although short, were prolific with high quality cannabis.

"They had been [growing] there several months, but due to the lack of sunlight, the plants had good bud on them and that's what the growers want, a significant amount of bud," said Lt. Joe Rodi.

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