Costa Rican Authorities Raid $100M Cannabis Farm Linked to Austin Lawsuit

Environmental officials investigate allegations of wetlands damage at Hybrida Farms, a medical cannabis producer at the center of a legal dispute.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Costa Rican environmental authorities have raided Hybrida Farms, a medical cannabis producer at the center of a court case in Travis County, Texas. The raid was prompted by allegations that the company, owned by Vantage Point Global Corp., was damaging protected wetlands near its operations. The $100 million farm is also the subject of a lawsuit filed by a former consultant, Craig Aumann, who has accused the company's leadership, including a scion of the Perry's Steakhouse chain, of fraud, conspiracy, and attempted murder.

Why it matters

The raid on Hybrida Farms highlights the complexities and risks involved in the rapidly evolving medical cannabis industry, where new regulations and environmental concerns can have significant impacts on businesses. The case also illustrates the potential for legal disputes to arise as companies jockey for position in this lucrative but heavily regulated market.

The details

Costa Rican environmental officials raided Hybrida Farms, one of the country's first licensed medical cannabis exporters, after receiving complaints that the company was filling in protected wetlands near its operations. The farm is adjacent to the Cerros de la Carpintera Protected Zone, also known as the Coris Wetland, a sensitive area that helps recharge local aquifers. Authorities seized computers and cell phones and named two individuals, Obando Rojas and Calderón Chaves, as defendants, though neither had been detained. The raid comes as Hybrida Farms' parent company, Vantage Point Global Corp., is embroiled in a lawsuit filed by a former consultant, Craig Aumann, who has accused the company's leadership, including Chris Perry of the Perry's Steakhouse chain, of fraud, conspiracy, and attempted murder.

  • In December 2025, Craig Aumann sued Vantage Point Global Corp., alleging he was pushed out of his job as CEO and deprived of his ownership in the company.
  • In February 2026, Costa Rican environmental authorities raided Hybrida Farms to investigate allegations of damage to protected wetlands.

The players

Hybrida Farms

A medical cannabis producer in Costa Rica that is at the center of a court case in Travis County, Texas.

Vantage Point Global Corp.

The Spicewood-based parent company of Hybrida Farms, which has been embroiled in allegations over fraud, conspiracy, and attempted murder.

Craig Aumann

A former consultant at Vantage Point Global Corp. who sued the company, accusing its leadership of fraud, conspiracy, and attempted murder.

Chris Perry

A scion of the Perry's Steakhouse chain, who is named in the lawsuit filed by Craig Aumann against Vantage Point Global Corp.

David 'Cree' Crawford

The president and CEO of Vantage Point Global Corp.

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What they’re saying

“For more than a year, we have been preparing certified independent scientific analysis to address these concerns through the proper channels. Once the certified evidence is formally reviewed, the facts will be clear.”

— David 'Cree' Crawford, President and CEO, Vantage Point Global Corp. (statesman.com)

What’s next

The dispute between Craig Aumann and Chris Perry is scheduled to go back to court for a logistical hearing, where Perry's Steakhouse has asked to be removed from the case.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex legal and environmental challenges facing the rapidly growing medical cannabis industry, where new regulations and disputes can have significant impacts on businesses. It also underscores the need for companies in this sector to prioritize environmental stewardship and transparency as they navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.