Large Seizure
: California task force seizes 2.3 million illegal cannabis packages
Mimicking Candy
: Packages resembled children’s candy bags, endangering young consumers
Fake Seal
: Illegal products bore California’s universal cannabis symbol falsely
Downtown L.A. Raid
: Seizure occurred in the toy district of downtown Los Angeles
Governor’s Statement
: Newsom emphasizes commitment to safe, legal cannabis market
Brands Imitated
: Twinkies, Sweet Tarts, Starburst logos copied on illegal packages
Huge Haul
: 2,279,900 packages, 31 boxes, and bags of illegal products seized
Additional Seizures
: 32 bags of illegal cigarettes and tobacco products confiscated
DCC Director’s Warning
: Packaging dangerous, especially imitating child-friendly brands
Ongoing Crackdown
: Task force seized $120 million in illegal cannabis since January
Task Force Impact
: Over $465 million in illegal cannabis seized since 2022 inception
Risk to Children
: Illegal packaging targeted children, posing significant safety risks
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