A Lake Elsinore man was arrested in connection with a 'large-scale' psilocybin operation, according to Riverside County officials.

A Lake Elsinore man is in jail after authorities discovered about $2.9 million worth of psilocybin mushrooms – commonly known as “magic mushrooms,” or “shrooms,” that contain hallucinogenic powers – and several firearms in his home,

Authorities seized about $2.9 million worth of psilocybin mushrooms and a handful of firearms after serving a search warrant at a residence in Lake Elsinore.

Authorities seized about $2.9 million worth of psilocybin mushrooms and a handful of firearms after serving a search warrant at a residence in Lake Elsinore, sheriff’s officials said.