Police seize illegal cannabis packages in Toy District operation

A sting operation in California led to the seizure of over 2.2 million illegal cannabis packages designed to look like popular food and candy items such as Sweetarts and Twinkies. Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized the state’s commitment to supporting the legal cannabis market and cracking down on criminal activity that undermines it. The operation targeted 11 storefronts in Los Angeles’ Toy District, where businesses were manufacturing and selling bulk packaging used in the illegal cannabis market to deceive customers and evade state safety regulations. The Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce seized a total of 2,279,900 illegal packages, as well as other illicit products. Officials expressed concerns over the deceptive packaging, which poses potential risks to consumers and undermines the trust of California residents in the legal cannabis industry. California laws require cannabis products to be clearly labeled to prevent unintended use, making illegal packaging particularly dangerous, especially when it imitates popular brands that appeal to children. The successful operation highlighted the state’s efforts to protect the legal cannabis market and sent a clear warning to criminals operating outside of it.

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