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STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 02-DB-19 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 -FEBRUARY 29, 2004 PAGE 2 B. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: 1. During this reporting period, task force efforts were concentrated on marijuana eradication as well as locating and identifying persons cultivating marijuana. a. On September 19, 2003, officers executed a search warrant at a residence with an indoor grow operation located in the Orchidland Subdivision in the District of Puna, Hawaii. Officers recovered 147 marijuana plants, 2.6 pounds of dried marijuana, a .308 caliber semi-automatic rifle and marijuana growing paraphernalia (fluorescent lights, scale, pots, and fan). The 42-year-old male was arrested and charged. b. On January 28, 2004, a search warrant was executed at a residence located in the Black Sands Subdivision, Pahoa, in the District of Puna, Hawaii. Officers arrested and charged a 51-year-old female after officers recovered 66 marijuana plants, 96 grams of dried marijuana, fluorescent lights, timers, fans, and grow containers from an indoor grow at her residence. c. On October 10, 2003, a search warrant was executed at a residence located in Kainaliu, in the District of Kona, Hawaii. Officers arrested and charged four males, ages 26, 21, 29, and 46 and a 23-year-old female after officers recovered 101 marijuana plants, 306.8 grams of dried marijuana, 11 rifles and one pistol. 2. The Statewide Marijuana Eradication Task Force Grant has allowed task force officers to attend the following training during this reporting period: a. On September 17-19, 2003, ten officers attended a rappel recertification training course in Volcano and in Hilo; b. On February 23-27, 2004, one officer attended rappel training on Oahu. C. OUTCOME/IMPACT INDICATORS: 1. Grant funds have enabled Hawaii County to continue a vigorous and pro-active eradication program resulting in arrests and seizures of assets.