California’s ‘Operation Sticky Fingers’ Nails Two Dozen Dispensary Thieves After $1M In Weed Stolen
In a string of nighttime raids, California authorities busted a sophisticated burglary ring in an operation they’re calling ‘Operation Sticky Fingers’ that targeted numerous cannabis dispensaries across California, culminating in the arrest of nearly two dozen individuals. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that the group is accused of stealing approximately 1,000 pounds of cannabis products—ranging from edibles to plants valued at close to $1 million.
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Bonta says these were not simple shoplifting incidents but rather “coordinated schemes, organized efforts that hurt our businesses and pose a threat to our communities.” The Los Angeles Times reported that the thefts, which spanned across nine counties including Monterey and San Diego, involved more than a dozen dispensaries and stretched from last summer into July of this year.
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