A cannabis extraction lab at a Running Springs residence was disassembled this week after an anonymous person reported the possibility of utility theft and the strong smell of marijuana. to WeTip. (File Photo)
By G. T. Houts
Running Springs, CA – Deputies visited a Running Springs residence in the 31000 block of Old City Creek Road this week after an anonymous caller alerted WeTip that the home may be stealing electricity and that there was a strong smell of marijuana.
Twin Peaks deputies arrived at the residence June 28 and knocked on an open door. Deputy Dyberg looked inside and reportedly saw multiple butane and propane cans. These items are consistent with the manufacturing of concentrated cannabis.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
Law enforcement personnel observed a strong odor of butane and the San Bernardino County Fire Department was dispatched to ensure there was no threat of fire.
Firefighters ventilated the home and then indicated that it was safe to enter.
“The process involved in cannabis extraction is highly flammable, ” Twin Peaks spokesperson Gilbert Flores told ROTWNEWS.com. “These labs are a major threat to the community and can cause fires and explosions.”
SEARCH WARRANT
Deputy Chavez authored a search warrant for the Running Springs residence and the Marijuana Enforcement Team was called out.
Once the warrant arrived at the home, a search of the residence was conducted yielding multiple cannabis extraction tools, marijuana plant material and multiple used butane cans, according to a media release issued by the Sheriff’s Department.
Members of the Marijuana Enforcement Team conducted the investigation — which is still ongoing.
No arrests were reported at deadline.
DEPARTMENT APPRECIATION
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department news release thanked the community member who called WeTip and the commuity for helping identify a hazardous drug lab.
“Anyone with further information on this, or any other similar situations,” Flores added, “should call the Sheriff’s Department or the WeTip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME.”
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