US EditionCalifornia Seized $609M Worth of Illicit Cannabis In 2025
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California burns hundreds of tons of illegal cannabis in record-breaking enforcement push, Gov. Newsom celebrates the milestone
California's efforts to stop illegal cannabis activities have reached a new level. Since 2022, state officials say they have seized and burned more than $1.2 billion worth of illegal cannabis
California Seized $609M Worth of Illicit Cannabis In 2025
The California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) in 2025 seized $609 million in illicit cannabis, according to data posted Tuesday by the Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). The total seized in 2025 - about 377,000 pounds, according to the state - was an 18 times increase since the task force's launch in 2022. Additionally, last year's seizures raised the total amount of illegal cannabis seized by the task force to more than 757,000 p…
California tops $1.2 billion in illegal cannabis seizures.
SACRAMENTO – Underscoring the value of the state’s effort to protect public safety and reinforce a regulated cannabis marketplace, today Governor Gavin Newsom announced state officers have seized and destroyed more than $1.2 billion in illicit cannabis products through the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF). The $609 million seized in 2025 represents an 18 fold increase since 2022.Through UCETF, which Governor Newsom established in …
In total, the UCETF has seized more than 757,000 pounds of illicit cannabis, eradicated more than one million plants, and secured cash and weapons in operations across 36 counties.
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