Lake County deputies seize $230K, more than 50 pounds of marijuana

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Deputies raided a northwest suburban man’s home Thursday and seized 54 pounds of marijuana and more than $230,000 in cash.

Roger L. Lambrecht, 43, was arrested in unincorporated Lake County after a specialized gang task force unit executed a search warrant at his home in the 31000 block of Pineview Boulevard, according to a statement from the Lake County sheriff’s office.

Lambrecht was charged with one count each of possession of marijuana over 5,000 grams and possession of marijuana over 5,000 grams with intent to deliver, police said.

He is being held on a $150,000 bond and his next court date is Tuesday.

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