Raid leads to seizure of 121 marijuana plants

Johnson County deputies seized 121 marijuana plants during a Friday night raid in De Soto. According to a release from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies discovered the plants were being grown in the basement of a home in the 8300 block of Penner in De Soto. The operation is estimated to be worth approximately $80,000. The seizure also included 14 guns.

The Kansas Department of Revenue assisted in the seizure. They estimated the taxes owed on the operation are more than $18,000. In addition, deputies seized a 2003 Chevy truck and a 1979 Harley-Davidson motorcycle.