Pasadena Police Raid Illegal Pot Dispensaries Wednesday, Arrest Four

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

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PASADENA - Two marijuana dispensaries were raided November 7, after investigators accused their owners of operating them without licensing.
 
The arrest of four people and seizure of 168 pounds of marijuana were made at two dispensaries, 1460 and 170 E. Walnut St. During the issuance of search warrants. $5,000 in cash was also seized, according to the Pasadena Police Department.
 
44-year-old Jose Cano of Huntington Park, 20-year-old Vanessa Munoz of Monrovia, 22-year-old Jocelyn Munoz of Pasadena and 20-year-old Monica Sandoval of Pasadena were arrested and booked on suspicion of possession of marijuana for sales, Pasadena Police said.

All four were cited and are ordered to appear in court at a later date.
 
The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office to file criminal charges, Pasadena Police said.