Six Arrested in Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Dispensary Raid

Six people were arrested in a Los Angeles drug raid at a marijuana dispensary. According to mercurynews.com, the drug arrests occurred at the White Oak Healing Center in Northridge. Authorities say they conducted the raid after determining the center was a front for a large drug trafficking operation. Officers seized 20 pounds of cocaine, 75 pounds of marijuana and oxycodone pills. The 60-year male owner of the facility faces up to 13 years in prison and five others face up to a decade of incarceration if convicted.

Drug raids have been known to lead to wrongful arrests and excessive penalties. When the authorities arrest multiple people at one time, there is always the chance that a few of the suspects were not fully aware of what was happening or were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Investigators working on these types of cases will have to ask a number of questions.

What evidence led the authorities to conduct the drug raid? Were the drugs legally seized during the raid? Were the suspects read their rights during the complicated drug bust? Is there sufficient evidence linking all of the suspects to the alleged crimes? While it is important to keep illegal drugs off the street, it is also important that individuals are not wrongfully arrested or convicted.

The Los Angeles drug crime attorneys at Sitkoff & Hanrahan have a long history of successfully defending individuals arrested in drug raids. The consequences of a drug crime conviction can be rather severe. If you or a loved one is facing these allegations, please call our offices at 866-430-8383 to find out how we can help you.