Growers exploit the area 's streams , rivers and lakes to create elaborate drip lines for their plants . The marijuana drug czar says it is a high-intensity drug trafficking area . Suspects have links to Mexican drug cartels , authorities says . half U.S. plants have been seized . Operation is expected to continue into July 13 .
The marijuana drug czar says it is a high-intensity drug trafficking area . Suspects have links to Mexican drug cartels , authorities says . half U.S. plants have been seized . Operation is expected to continue into July 13 .