On Thursday, a successful raid led by troopers and Denver police officers resulted in the recovery of a large quantity of marijuana that had been stolen from a Colorado State Patrol evidence container. The search of a Denver residence yielded three-quarters of the approximately 600 pounds of drugs that had been taken earlier this month. Despite the recovery of the stolen marijuana, no suspects were found at the property and no arrests were made during the operation. Additionally, law enforcement officers discovered a stolen pickup truck on the premises, although it was not linked to the theft of the marijuana.
Colorado State Patrol Trooper Sherri Mendez refrained from disclosing the specific location of the property in order to safeguard the ongoing investigation being conducted by the agency. It was also mentioned in a CSP news release that Denver police had successfully retrieved a Chevy Silverado truck that had been previously identified as being involved in the criminal activity.
The theft of the marijuana was initially detected on April 4, when an evidence technician observed a damaged gate while conducting a routine check of a CSP storage lot in Arapahoe County. Further investigation revealed that a trailer on the premises had been broken into, resulting in the disappearance of several hundred pounds of illegally trafficked marijuana that had been slated for destruction. The perpetrators are believed to have used power tools to forcibly remove locks from the gate and trailer during the incident on April 1.
In light of the recovery operation, troopers indicated that the retrieved marijuana had been securely relocated to an interior facility managed by CSP to ensure its safety. Individuals who possess any information related to the theft are strongly encouraged to reach out to the agency by calling 303-239-4501.
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