Police Investigating Large Marijuana Growing Operation in Ocean View

Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a large-scale marijuana growing operation following the execution of a search warrant in the Hawaiian Oceanview Estates subdivision in Ocean View.

On Dec. 17, 2025, officers with the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Vice Division assisted by Ka‘ū Patrol, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 92-8600 block of Jasmine Drive.

At the time the search warrant was executed, the residence was unoccupied. During the search, officers recovered approximately 397 marijuana plants, 364 pounds of processed marijuana, 19,814 grams of marijuana concentrate, 1.2 grams of cocaine, and four firearms. The estimated street value of the recovered narcotics is $1,437,630.

Also seized for forfeiture were more than $14,600 in U.S. currency, a white 2000 Ford Powerstroke F-350 truck valued at $40,000, and a Honda utility vehicle valued at $16,000.

The investigation remains ongoing and police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Officer Elijah Won at (808) 326-4646 or via email at Elijah.Won@hawaiipolice.gov or call the department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311. Anonymous tipsters can call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.