A man from Gamaliel who operated what authorities say was an elaborate marijuana growing operation on his property was in court Thursday. 58 year old Tom Sedlacek faces drug and weapons charges. His attorney filed a waiver of arraignment last month and asked the court to enter a not guilty plea on behalf of Sedlacek. Authorities say that trained marijuana spotters in a helicopter spotted numerous cultivated marijuana plants, many located along what was described as a shooting range, in addition a four story structure described as a lookout tower equipped with shooting rails, from which he could see the entire property was located near the residence. sedlacek allegedly told officers he had been growing marijuana since 1992 and that he had more than 20 firearms inside the house. Sedlacek is charged with manufacturing a controlled substance, simultaneous possession of weapons and drugs, criminal use of a prohibited weapon, possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. He is free now on $50,000 bond