Florida Criminal Attorney Blog
A Riverview man has been arrested and charged with trafficking after deputies allege they found more than 300 pounds of marijuana at his home.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the Riverview man was arrested Thursday and 358 pounds of pot were seized from 10728 Deepbrook Drive in Riverview.
Deputies claim that after obtaining a search warrant, they entered the home and found two separate rooms in the home being used to grow marijuana. Each room allegedly contained several large marijuana plants with multiple high sodium vapor lights, ballasts and fans.
In total, deputies found 70 marijuana plants in the home, according to reports. The street value of the marijuana is approximately $700,000.
Tampa Electric crews claim they found an illegal electrical connection at the home. The estimated alleged theft of electricity was $8,800.
Authorities said the 27-year-old man tried to run out of the back of the home but was apprehended in the backyard.
The Riverview man was arrested and charged with trafficking in marijuana, cultivation of marijuana, grand theft and own, lease or rent for purposes of trafficking marijuana.
Marijuana use, trafficking, sale or distribution is strictly prohibited in the state of Florida. Marijuana trafficking is a serious criminal offense that carries severe penalties if convicted. In addition to lengthy prison sentences and extensive fines, a conviction of marijuana trafficking will negatively impact all areas of your life, including employment, education, and maintaining custody of your children.
If you are facing marijuana trafficking charges, it is vital to the success of your case to obtain legal help as soon as possible. Due to the serious nature of drug offenses, it is best to contact a Florida Drug Trafficking Defense Lawyer at Whittel & Melton who can properly advise you of the best legal defenses available with regard to the unique facts and circumstances of your case. Call us at 866-608-5529 or contact us online today for a free consultation.