Spring Valley Pot Farm Seized As Part of 'Operation Red Menace' Sweep

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department made the following announcement on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013:

The East County Regional Gang Task Force (ECRGTF) want your help in finding three fugitives who were charged with 30 other defendants on federal charges of possessing and distributing methamphetamine.

They are Sarat Sek, Stephanie Cleveland and Rosie Corrales. If you have any information on these three fugitives, you can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

Warrants were served in various parts of the county Tuesday (February 12th) in connection with a year-long operation dubbed "Operation Red Menace." 30 people were arrested on federal charges of possessing and distributing methamphetamine. Meth with an estimated street value of $12,000, 31 firearms, and $200,000 in cash were also seized. Pot farms were also discovered in Spring Valley.