# Oregon raid destroys 110,000 illegal pot plants

> A three-day sweep across two Oregon counties uncovered $20 million in illegal cannabis, 86 guns, and 55 workers living without water or power.
- Title: Oregon raid destroys 110,000 illegal pot plants | Shortify
- Summary: A three-day sweep across two Oregon counties uncovered $20 million in illegal cannabis, 86 guns, and 55 workers living without water or power. Illegal grows…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/12/20m-illegal-weed-bust-leads-arrest-oregon
- Published: 2026-09-12T19:50:34.71+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cannabis, oregon, law enforcement, labor trafficking, environment, news, local
## A $20 million haul
Officers in Oregon seized more than 110,000 illegal marijuana plants and 81,000 pounds of bulk cannabis across Clackamas and Marion counties in a three-day operation.
## Neighbors set it off
Community complaints prompted the investigation into a suspected trafficking ring running multiple unauthorized grows.
## Two agencies, same suspects
The Clackamas County Sheriff's task force and Oregon State Police joined forces after realizing they were chasing the same people.
## Six warrants, 86 guns
Officers served warrants at six properties, destroying 110,437 plants and 81,460 pounds of processed pot, and seizing 86 firearms plus $11,500 in cash.
## One arrest so far
Jaimee Virrueta-Gomez, 35, of Gerber, California, was arrested on suspicion of unlawful manufacture and possession. More charges await review by two district attorneys.
## 55 workers, no running water
Officers found 55 laborers living without plumbing, electricity, or shelter. Investigators are checking for force or coercion while agencies probe water diversion and fertilizer runoff.

> living and working without basic amenities
## Key takeaway

Illegal grows are not just a drug story. The same sites turned up stockpiled weapons, suspected forced labor, and environmental damage.