Three unlicensed cannabis cultivation sites in Turlock were among several raided across California during a coordinated enforcement effort led by the Department of Cannabis Control on June 26, officials said.

The operations — two outdoor grows and one indoor cultivation site — were part of seven statewide warrants served in Stanislaus, Orange, and Los Angeles counties. Agencies assisting included the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department.

In total, the statewide raids resulted in $4.9 million worth of illegal cannabis being seized. Across all sites, authorities eradicated 3,520 illegal cannabis plants and confiscated more than 2,900 pounds of processed cannabis products, including flower, vape cartridges, and edibles. Four firearms and three assault rifles were also recovered.

“Illegal cannabis businesses have no place in our communities – they hurt public safety and undercut the folks who are doing it the right way. These operations show how important strong partnerships with local law enforcement are to getting these bad actors out of the market,” said DCC’s Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement, Charles Smith. “We are committed to continuing this important work to support and protect our communities, consumers, and the legal market.”

Authorities said enforcement efforts are aimed at leveling the playing field for licensed cannabis businesses and keeping neighborhoods safe.

Highlights from the enforcement action include:

• 3,520 illegal cannabis plants eradicated
• 608 pounds of illegal cannabis flower seized
• 50 pounds of illegal cannabis vape cartridges seized
• 335 pounds of illegal edibles seized
• 2,944 pounds of illegal cannabis seized
• 4 firearms and 3 assault rifles were seized
• 60 pounds of illicit psilocybin mushrooms

In addition to the seized cannabis and cannabis products, 60 pounds of illicit psilocybin mushrooms were also discovered at the unlicensed retail operation in North Hollywood which was located near a school. The illicit retail operation was illegally wired to bypass utility connections. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power disconnected the power and removed the hazardous wiring from the building.

The Department of Cannabis Control, which oversees legal cannabis operations statewide, said it remains committed to protecting both consumers and communities from illegal activity. Residents can learn more about the state’s legal cannabis market by visiting www.cannabis.ca.gov.