California touts illegal weed seizures. But it’s just a drop in the bucket

Two major state programs in California have seized a combined $544 million worth of illicit cannabis, but experts say it’s just a small dent in the state’s sprawling black market. Law enforcement officials, like Mendocino County Sheriff Matthew Kendall, express frustration at the lack of impact these seizures have on the illegal marijuana trade. Despite efforts by programs like the Department of Justice’s EPIC, the black market continues to thrive due to high taxes, limited access to legal marijuana, and lack of consequences for illegal operators.

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