ANIWA, Wis. (WSAU) – Two Birnamwood men could face criminal charges for their role in a marijuana growing operation that Shawano County sheriff's deputies broke up Tuesday morning.

Deputies executed a search warrant at a home in Aniwa and found pot plants and other items used to grow the illegal drug.

The suspects, a 23-year-old and a 61-year-old, could be charged with manufacturing the drug. Sheriff's deputies have referred the two to the district attorney's office.

The investigation into the drug operation continues.