Atlantic Police Chief Steve Green reports one person was arrested Tuesday for allegedly operating a psychedelic mushroom growing operation. Green said 34-year old Joshua Mullen was taken into custody on a felony charge of Manufacturing a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance within 1,000-feet of a park. Additional charges are expected. Mullen was released by the magistrate on his own recognizance this (Wednesday) morning.

Psilocybe semilanceata (Magic Mushrooms) – Wikipedia photo

The arrest took place after a search warrant was executed at 311 W. 6th Street, in Atlantic. The mushrooms were allegedly stored in several large jars and aquariums. The search was conducted by officers with the Atlantic Police Department and deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Present at the time of the search was James Mullen and Joshua Mullen.

During the search, authorities discovered an active psilocybin mushroom growing operation, along with evidence of manufacturing psilocybin, or “magic” mushrooms, which create a psychedelic, or hallucinogenic effect, when ingested.