Police uncover huge marijuana grow operation in Franklin: records showPosted by MMP News AuthorOn October 6, 2021

Upward of 10,000 marijuana plants are reportedly being housed in a secret growing operation in Franklin, according to Milwaukee County Court documents. 

In a search warrant affidavit filed by the Franklin Police Department, officers described an at least six-greenhouse operation on farmland off of 116th Street on the city’s south side.

Franklin police repeatedly refused to discuss on the operation, citing an ongoing investigation, but records show that substances labeled “drugs” were seized from the property and are currently in the possession of Franklin police. 

Franklin Mayor Steve Olson said he’s frustrated with the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office and its lack of prosecution against the owners of the growth operation. 

“There is major illegal drug activity going on that was not prosecuted, and no one got arrested for, and now the city is responsible … for what is the responsibility of the state and district attorney’s office,” Olson said.  “They’re not doing their job, plain and simple.” 

Upward of 10,000 marijuana plants are reportedly being housed in a secret growing operation in Franklin, according to Milwaukee County Court documents. 

In a search warrant affidavit filed by the Franklin Police Department, officers described an at least six-greenhouse operation on farmland off of 116th Street on the city’s south side.

Franklin police repeatedly refused to discuss on the operation, citing an ongoing investigation, but records show that substances labeled “drugs” were seized from the property and are currently in the possession of Franklin police. 

Franklin Mayor Steve Olson said he’s frustrated with the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office and its lack of prosecution against the owners of the growth operation. 

“There is major illegal drug activity going on that was not prosecuted, and no one got arrested for, and now the city is responsible … for what is the responsibility of the state and district attorney’s office,” Olson said.  “They’re not doing their job, plain and simple.”