California’s War On Illegal Cannabis: $120M Seized, 37 Tons Of Marijuana Destroyed So Far In 2024
California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) has seized over $120 million worth of illegal cannabis products since January 2024.
The task force, launched in 2022 by Governor Gavin Newsom, has intensified its efforts, dismantling unlicensed operations across 11 counties, including Mendocino, Humboldt and Los Angeles.
Governor Newsom’s initiative to crack down on the illegal cannabis market has yielded substantial results, with UCETF eradicating nearly 123,000 illegal cannabis plants and seizing 37 tons of unlicensed cannabis, roughly the weight of 20 cars. In addition, the task force has confiscated 22 firearms linked to these illegal activities.
Illicit cannabis seized in Mendocino …