SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California’s cannabis enforcement efforts led to the seizure and destruction of over $222 million worth of illegal cannabis from July to September 2025. Partners across state government, a part of the California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) worked together to seize illegal cannabis, plants and firearms from unlawful cannabis operations across California.

California remains committed to protecting consumers, public safety, and supporting our legal cannabis market. These enforcement actions send a clear message: Illegal operations will not be tolerated.” Governor Gavin Newsom

The largest enforcement action of the quarter took place in July in Monterey County, where UCETF partners led by the San Bernardino County

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