Well of course they were, I think every grower calls the state police on themselves just to make sure nothing illegal is going on.
Heck, I'm gonna call the cops on myself right now, see if I can't get in on some of that good ol' raiding and seizing action.
Of course they denied it, and they fought it in court, and lost.
Gee, I wish a bunch of irresponsible folks would grow on my property, that would be swell. I always wanted to lose everything I own and go to jail!
if i read correctly, the first time plants were found they called the cops. this was another time and different place. there's no way of telling whether they actually were the ones growing it. i however believe they were.