On Thursday, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office and Tulare Police Department completed a seven-month investigation into an organization involved in illegal marijuana grows. The investigation began on October 23, 2018, after detectives responded to a shooting in the area of Ave 232 and Road 180 in Lindsay where Daniel Orta was found murdered. During the initial investigation, detectives discovered a large illegal marijuana operation on the property. Detectives recovered a large amount of marijuana in different stages of cultivation and an additional 200 lbs of marijuana.