Seizure of Marijuana Plants from Hopkinton Property

On 8/14/2015 at 5:00pm the Hopkinton Police Department executed a search warrant at 37 Fruit Street.

This warrant execution was part of an investigation conducted by Hopkinton Police Detectives with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police Airwing and the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office.

58 mature marijuana plants were seized from an outdoor cultivation area on the property. 12 young plants were also seized from inside the home. Additionally, nearly 30 ounces of marijuana that had already been cultivated were seized. This included nearly 9 ounces of marijuana that had been packaged for distribution.

The average yield of an outdoor cultivated plant is recognized by law enforcement to be 16 oz of consumable marijuana. Based on the the average street price of $250-300 per ounce the seizure is valued between $239,000 and $287,000.

The residents, who were leasing the property are being charged with Possession of a Class D Substance with Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Class D Substance with Intent to Manufacture, and Conspiracy to Violate the Controlled Substances Act.

Chief Lee stated “This was an outstanding piece police work by lead investigator Det. Gregg DeBoer and Det. David Shane. This is a huge seizure, preventing a sizable amount of illegal marijuana from making it onto the streets. The Hopkinton Police Department is committed to actively enforcing the State's drug laws and keeping Hopkinton Safe.”

Two photos that the Hopkinton Police Department posted on Twitter of the seizure are attached.