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Federal Agents Clash With Protesters in California Cannabis Farm Raids

Search warrants at two state-licensed Glass House Farms sites triggered a child labor probe after authorities dispersed hundreds of demonstrators with tear gas and rubber bullets.

A demonstrator walks in front of federal agents blocking a road during an immigration raid in Camarillo, Calif. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
A demonstrator kneels Thursday before federal agents in a farm field during an immigration raid in Camarillo, California.
Demonstrators hold a flag in front of federal agents blocking a road during an immigration raid in Camarillo, Calif. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
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Overview

  • Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents backed by National Guard troops executed simultaneous raids at Glass House Farms facilities in Camarillo and Carpinteria.
  • Officers fired tear gas and rubber bullets to clear more than 500 protesters who blocked Laguna Road access to the greenhouses.
  • Authorities detained dozens of workers and uncovered ten undocumented minors—eight unaccompanied—leading to a federal child labor investigation.
  • Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced a $50,000 FBI reward for information on a suspect who allegedly fired a pistol at federal officers.
  • Ventura County fire crews established medical receiving points and transported multiple injured people to hospitals while Glass House Farms confirmed full compliance with search warrants.