Marijuana growing operation discovered near Graves-McCracken line

An illegal marijuana growing operation was discovered in northern Graves County, near the McCracken County line.

Deputies from Graves and McCracken Counties trekked into the remote area to clear the plants. They also rounded up the machinery and other items at the site.

The site was described as very remote and several miles from the road.

Graves County Sheriff Jon Hayden said the value of the recovered material will be enough to warrant a felony charge for the owner.

The two departments are continuing their investigation.