Marijuana Growing Operation Found In Madison County

Authorities have found a large marijuana growing operation in Madison County.

The Madison County Sheriff's Office say investigators seized 248 marijuana plants from a field near the Village of Wampsville.

Officials says if the plants were harvested, dried and sold, the estimated street value would have been over $100,000.

Sheriff Allen Riley says residents who believe there is drug activity taking place or have at tip to offer can contact the Sheriff's confidential Tip Line at (315) 366-2429or visit the Sheriff's Office website.