More than $5.5 Million in Illegal Cannabis Seized in Los Angeles County – California State
May 23, 2025
“These enforcement efforts make big strides in tackling the huge underground and illegal cannabis operations in California which put public safety at risk and work against California’s finances.”
– CSLEA President Alan Barcelona
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – On May 22, 2025, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) announced, that in partnership with Los Angeles and Monrovia Police Departments, it shut down an unlicensed cannabis retailer.
The site contained:
• More than 2900 pounds of illegal cannabis flower
• 114 pounds of illegal cannabis edibles
• 83 pounds of illegal cannabis concentrate
• 76 pounds of illegal cannabis vape cartridges
During the operation, enforcement officials also found evidence potentially linking the operation to human trafficking which is now under investigation.
As part of its mission to protect public safety and uphold a responsible, regulated cannabis market, DCC continues to support local law enforcement in targeting illegal operations that put communities at risk.
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