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California touts seizure of $316M in unlicensed cannabis in first quarter

California authorities have seized more than $316 million in unlicensed cannabis and $474,000 in cash in the first…

News April 14
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California seized more than 150K pounds of illegal cannabis in 2024, agencies say

California law enforcement agencies continue to ramp up raids and seizures against illegal grows and operators.

News November 11
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Opinion: US cannabis industry is a tale of two markets

Right now, there are two markets for cannabis in most of the United States, and they appear to…

News October 2
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Fresno joins new California program to fight illegal cannabis operators

Fresno is the first municipality to participate in a new California program aimed at reining in illegal cannabis…

News August 30
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California marijuana enforcement ramps up search warrants, seizures

A California enforcement effort initiated nearly 100 search warrants in the second quarter of 2023, leading to the…

News July 6
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How to compete with the illicit marijuana market

The illicit marijuana market is among the biggest and most complex challenges facing legal cannabis businesses—one that takes…

News August 2
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L.A. enforcement targeting illicit cannabis operators suffers setbacks from COVID-19 fallout, budget cuts

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted cannabis enforcement initiatives in Los Angeles and caused critical budget shortfalls that could…

News June 17
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California raid nets $8.8 million in illicit marijuana products

California officials continued their crusade against the illicit cannabis market in the state by raiding unlicensed cannabis shops…

News December 16
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CA enforcement actions on illicit marijuana firms net more than $1.2M in product

In the latest enforcement actions targeting California’s illicit cannabis businesses, state and local agencies recently seized more than…

News March 11
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