Millions of illicit cannabis packages disguised as children's candy seized in California
Posted on AllSides August 13th, 2024
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A recent operation in California uncovered more than 2.2 million pieces of fake cannabis packaging that officials say was being used to sidestep the state’s legal cannabis requirements. In a press release, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office announced a recent sting operation in the Los Angeles Toy District led to the seizure of over 2 million cannabis packages illegally marked with a forged California seal, undermining the safety and integrity of the state’s regulated cannabis industry. Officials said most of the illegal packaging was designed to mimic popular food and...