Federal authorities have arrested two men for operating an illegal marijuana grow operation in Walworth where investigators seized over 29,000 plants and thousands of pounds of processed cannabis.
Ferrydoon M. Ardehali, 55, of Staten Island, and Colby Riggle, 37, of California, were charged with manufacturing and possessing with intent to distribute 1,000 or more marijuana plants. The charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and up to life in prison if convicted.
According to a federal criminal complaint, the Drug Enforcement Administration began investigating the property on Daansen Road in January 2025. Ardehali and Riggle allegedly oversaw the operation under the business name Integrity Farms & Greenhouses, Inc.
While the business sold marijuana to several New York State-authorized cannabis facilities, a check with the Office of Cannabis Management confirmed that neither the company nor any affiliated business held a valid license to cultivate cannabis in the state.
On May 14, agents executed a search warrant at the facility. Inside, they discovered:
Approximately 29,406 marijuana plantsAround 3,700 pounds of processed marijuanaEquipment for growing, processing, and packaging cannabis on a commercial scale
The investigation was led by the DEA New York Field Division, with assistance from:
Wayne County Sheriff’s OfficeFBIICE Enforcement and Removal OperationsU.S. Border PatrolU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionIRS Criminal InvestigationLocal police departments in Cuba, Olean, and Salamanca, NY
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Donna Duncan.
Both defendants were taken into federal custody. They are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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Federal authorities have arrested two men for operating an illegal marijuana grow operation in Walworth where investigators seized over 29,000 plants and thousands of pounds of processed cannabis. Ferrydoon M. Ardehali, 55, of Staten Island, and Colby Riggle, 37, of California, were charged with manufacturing and possessing with intent to distribute 1,000 or more marijuana… MoreUPDATE: Two face federal charges in massive marijuana grow operation in Wayne County Read More
