Sergeant Bruce Smith was implicated in a lawsuit alleging corruption and theft during marijuana seizures. In 2017, Smith participated in raids on legal cannabis farms, where growers accused him of stealing cash, jewelry, and marijuana. The lawsuit claims that seized marijuana was not properly documented or destroyed, suggesting it was stolen and sold. Smith denied the allegations, stating that any officer stealing marijuana would be ‘an idiot’ and that department policies included photographing and videotaping seizures, though no video evidence was provided.([nbcbayarea.com](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigations/mendocino-shakedown-police-accused-of-corruption-and-theft-during-pot-seizures/2725680/?os=tmb&ref=app&utm_source=openai))

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