Former Illegal Marijuana Grow Farm Up for Auction Near Coleman

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The Johnston County Sheriff says they will auction off a former illegal marijuana grow farm near Coleman.

The 19 acres will be available from September 11 through the 13th at an online auction. The opening bid will be $755,000. Sheriff Gary Dodd said he hopes the new owners will use the land more responsibly.

The black-market cannabis economy has led to labor trafficking, prostitution, and in one case, the killing of four people.