A retail marijuana store in La Grande was shut down on Thursday after it was discovered to be operating without license from the state of Oregon.
Law enforcement agencies, led by the Oregon State Police and including Homeland Security Investigations, executed a search warrant at Highway 30 Cannabis, a marijuana store located at 1709 Adams Ave. A second search warrant was served at an address in nearby Cove, which OSP say is related to the storefront operation.
According to the OSP, a long-term investigation began after tips were called into law enforcement about the illegal sale of marijuana products from the business listed as Highway 30 Cannabis. Law enforcement found that the business was not operating as a licensed dispensary through the state of Oregon.
Investigators sought a search warrant for the crimes of unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful manufacturing of marijuana item, unlawful delivery of marijuana item, laundering a monetary instrument, and engaging in a financial transaction in property from unlawful activity.
Multiple items of were seized as evidence during the search warrants and the OSP said the investigation is ongoing at this time. No arrests were made at the time the search warrants were served, however, arrests and charges are anticipated in the future, according to the OSP.
The OSP was also assisted in the investigation by members of the La Grande Police Department and the Baker City Police Department.
