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Drummond’s Organized Crime Task Force marks two years of success

Tuesday, November 4 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced significant accomplishments by the Organized Crime Task Force as a critical weapon in the fight against illegal marijuana operations, fentanyl distribution and organized crime across Oklahoma. The task force began its work two years ago this month. Since its creation in 2023, the task force... Read More.

OBN: Organized crime has infiltrated Oklahoma’s marijuana industry

Tuesday, September 16 by KTUL

TULSA (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics has been invited to testify before a Homeland Security subcommittee on Sept. 18. The hearing will focus on the presence of Chinese nationals in Oklahoma marijuana grows and the security threat they may pose.OBN says organized crime from 12 countries has infiltrated Oklahoma’s marijuana business.Most illegal operations,... Read More.

Organized Crime Task Force, Kingfisher County Sheriff’s Office Bust Illegal Grow

Wednesday, June 18 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A Kingfisher man faces felony charges in the wake of a May 29 raid by the Attorney General Office’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) on a suspected illegal marijuana grow operation. Hui Tang, 51, is charged with aggravated manufacturing of a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana), trafficking of controlled dangerous substance, and unlawful... Read More.

More than 11,000 Marijuana Plants Seized in Ponca City Bust Led by Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force

Monday, April 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (April 14, 2025) – The bust of a Ponca City marijuana grow facility last week by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) and several partner agencies has resulted in five arrests and the confiscation of more than 11,000 illegal marijuana plants.The April 9 sweep at 3880 W. South Avenue in... Read More.