Five marijuana operations taken down

TRAPPER CREEK — A series of search warrants served in Trapper Creek turned up five marijuana grows Tuesday, Alaska State Troopers say.

Troopers said in a press release that they served four warrants and turned up four operations. Troopers came across a fifth grow during the bust but say it was unrelated to the other four.

In all, troopers seized 384 marijuana plants and a variety of growing equipment including three large diesel generators.

So far troopers have charged three Trapper Creek residents in connection with the case — Duane McCormick, 39, Gary McCormick, 38, and James Butts, 51. All were charged with fourth-degree drug misconduct.

A variety of trooper teams participated in the bust, according to the press release, including Talkeetna patrol troopers, the Alaska Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Enforcement, the Western Alaska Alcohol and Narcotics Team and the Alaska Fugitive Task Force.