California Seizes 2.2 Million Fake Cannabis Packages Resembling Candy

State operation targets illicit packaging that mimics popular candy brands, posing risks to children and undermining the legal cannabis market.

Over 2.2 million illegal cannabis packages were seized in Los Angeles' Toy District.
The packaging featured forged California marijuana seals, misleading consumers about product safety.
Officials focused on 11 storefronts producing and selling these deceptive packages.
The operation also confiscated illicit cannabis, cigarettes, and tobacco products.
Governor Newsom emphasized the state's commitment to protecting the legal cannabis market and consumer safety.