Guns, marijuana plants seized in Pueblo West bust

The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office says three people were arrested after a home was raided in Pueblo West.

A warrant was executed in the 100 block of N. Candlewood Drive on Thursday.

The sheriff’s office says deputies found 56 marijuana plants, an active butane hash oil operation and 19 firearms, including an assault rifle that had been modified to fire automatically.

The owner of the home, Gary Clasby, 49, faces charges or possession of a dangerous weapon, hazardous extraction of marijuana and cultivation of more than 30 plants.

Also arrested were Matthew Prigge, 31, and Brandon Cederholm, 24. Each faces charges for hazardous extraction of marijuana and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

The sheriff’s office says Prigge and Cederholm have been living in a camper on the property.