On Aug. 17 the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous call stating a marijuana plant was visible from the roadway at 16722 TR 119, southwest of the City of Kenton.

Sheriff’s Deputies along with the Hardin County Crime Task Force responded and confirmed the plant to be marijuana.

The residents were contacted and a search of the property revealed several other marijuana plants on the property. A grow room was also located inside of the residence where several more marijuana plants were also seized.

In all 13.05 pounds of marijuana as well as several items used in the cultivation process were confiscated from the property.

Approximate street value of the seized marijuana plants is $79,200.00. Charges are pending against the occupants of the residence.