Lindsay Geinert is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Lindsay Geinert is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Everett Grove is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Everett Grove is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Ahn Ngyuen is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Ahn Ngyuen is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Patrick Concannon is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Patrick Concannon is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, ... more

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Cuyler Gerbich is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Cuyler Gerbich is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Oanh Tran is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Oanh Tran is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Kristine Root is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Kristine Root is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Jordan Iovinella is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Jordan Iovinella is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, ... more

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Josie Farrow is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Josie Farrow is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Tiffany Gille is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Tiffany Gille is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Jason Joyner is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Jason Joyner is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Ryan Farrow is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Ryan Farrow is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Sheila Lorenz is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Sheila Lorenz is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Veon Hatch is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Veon Hatch is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Matt Olson is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Matt Olson is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Jessica Peterson is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Jessica Peterson is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, ... more

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Tri Nguyen is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Tri Nguyen is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Andrew Wiley is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Andrew Wiley is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Alicia Rainey is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Alicia Rainey is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Adam Tilley is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Adam Tilley is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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James Averette is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

James Averette is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Douglas Dunlap is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Douglas Dunlap is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Aubrey Keesling is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Aubrey Keesling is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Antonio Orfei is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Antonio Orfei is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Anthony Smith is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Anthony Smith is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Joseph Johnson is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Joseph Johnson is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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John Magee is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

John Magee is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Michael Glick is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Michael Glick is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Micah Peterson is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Micah Peterson is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Nicholas Kuhl is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Nicholas Kuhl is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Thomas Dispanet is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Thomas Dispanet is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Aaron Ellering is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 million in cash, 4,600 pounds of pot and 2,000 plants were seized.  less

Aaron Ellering is one of 32 subjects arrested as part of a multi-million dollar marijuana bust in Colorado.  Authorities say the operation supplied drugs to Texas and other states.  Along with the arrests, $1.5 ... more

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Marijuana bust leads to millions in cash and plants, a whole lot of smiley mugshot photos

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Colorado police busted a major operation that had been exporting the state's recently-legalized marijuana to Texas and other states. 

Almost $1.5 million in cash was seized, along with 4,600 pounds of pot, almost 2,000 plants and 10 pounds of hash oil.  Thirty-two suspects were arrested, but some smiley mug shots show most kept high spirits through the ordeal. 

News media have reported that pot smuggling over Texas' southern border has dwindled since legalization in states like Washington and Colorado.  The Texas Department of Public Safety said they didn't have numbers handy on the quantity of pot thought to cross the Texas border from other states, and if it's yet surpassed the amount brought up from the Mexican border. 

Traveling Texans are known to take illegal goodies home from Colorado.  But the recent bust, announced Thursday in a press release from the Colorado Department of Law, is the biggest since legalization, and spotlights the interstate smuggling problem that's accompanied state votes to end prohibition. 

According to the Colorado Department of Law, suspects in the bust had used skydiving planes to transport pot to Minnesota and had driven it to Texas.  The operation was hidden behind front companies that included a massage parlor and a property management company that leased the warehouses where the plants were grown.