Kentucky State Police arrests five people for cultivating, trafficking marijuana

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Four Russell Springs residents and one Florida man were arrested yesterday in connection with an alleged marijuana cultivation and trafficking operation yesterday.

The individuals were identified as:

27-year-old Alejandro Hernandez of Russell Springs

52-year-old Jorge Bello of Lehigh Acres, Florida

52-year-old Ramon Cajigas of Russell Springs

49-year-old Ariadna Ramos Bello of Russell Springs

26-year-old Ariana Cajigas of Russell Springs

The five individuals are charged with cultivating marijuana – 5 plants or more and trafficking in marijuana – more than 5 pounds.

A spokesperson for Kentucky State Police said the arrests occurred after troopers discovered an indoor grow operation at a residence on Old Sano Road.

The individuals were arrested a little after 3 p.m. yesterday by Kentucky State Police and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.