Fuxian Liu, 32, was taken into custody and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for illegal marijuana cultivation. Photo provided by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.On December 29, deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station Problem Oriented Policing Team received information regarding a possible illegal indoor marijuana cultivation occurring on Avenida La Cresta in the unincorporated area of La Cresta. Deputies were advised of an odor of marijuana coming from a residence.
After further investigation, it was believed there was an illegal marijuana cultivation site at the location.
Deputies served a search warrant at a residence and located approximately 1000 marijuana plants in various stages of growth. Fuxian Liu, 32, was taken into custody and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for illegal marijuana cultivation.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Deputy Morris at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station at 951-245-3300.
