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STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 02-DB-19 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2004 -AUGUST 31, 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 March 3, 2004, a search warrant was executed at a residence on a coffee farm in Honaunau, in the District of Kona, Hawaii. Officers discovered a sophisticated indoor marijuana grow operation and recovered 1,103 marijuana plants, 4.16 pounds of processed marijuana, and two rifles with one being a stolen AR-15 assault rifle from Oahu. Two males, one age 44 and the other age 42, were arrested. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) adopted the investigation to seek Federal prosecution. b. On July 2, 2004, a search warrant was executed at a residence located in the Kahuku Country Subdivision, in the District of Kau, Hawaii. Officers recovered 1,021 marijuana plants on the property and the surrounding area. Three male suspects, one age 53 and two age 20, were arrested. The investigation is pending adoption by DEA. c. On July 12, 2004, a search warrant was executed at a residence located in Mountain View, Hawaii. Officers recovered 411 marijuana plants, 282.2 grams of processed marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Officers arrested and charged a 57-year-old male. d. On July 27, 2004, a search warrant was executed at a residence located on Lama Street, in the District of South Hilo, Hawaii. Officers recovered 209 marijuana plants, 326 grams processed marijuana, two rifles (one of which was converted to a full automatic), and seven pistols. Officers arrested and charged a 47-year-old male. The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Bureau (ATF) have adopted the investigation to seek Federal prosecution. 2. The Statewide Marijuana Eradication Task Force Grant has allowed task force officers to attend the following training during this reporting period: a. On May 10-17, 2004, two officers attended a rappel training course on Oahu;