California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) has seized nearly 100,000 cannabis plants over the last three months, according to the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife. These seizures were part of an effort to combat illegal cannabis cultivation, which is often associated with organized crime and poses threats to the environment and consumer safety.
During the third quarter of 2023, the UCETF eradicated 98,054 illicit cannabis plants and confiscated 61,415.75 pounds of cannabis. This marked a slight decrease from the second quarter of the year when 120,970 plants were seized, and 66,315.01 pounds of weed were confiscated. The task force served 60 search warrants during the third quarter, representing a 35% reduction compared to the previous quarter.
In addition to the cannabis plants and product, the UCETF also seized 69 firearms during raids at unlicensed marijuana cultivation facilities, marking a 363% increase compared to the previous quarter. However, no cash seizures were reported during the third quarter, while $223,809 in cash had been confiscated in the preceding three months.
The estimated street value of the seized cannabis during the third quarter was reported at $101,349,657, down from the $109,277,688.94 estimate in the previous quarter. It’s worth noting that law enforcement agencies often provide inflated estimates of the street value of seized drugs, which can be misleading.
The UCETF was established in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2022-2023 budget to target illegal cannabis operations in California. The task force collaborates with various state departments, including the Department of Cannabis Control, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Homeland Security Division of the California Office of Emergency Services. Since its inception, the UCETF has eradicated 277,314 cannabis plants and seized 101 firearms as part of its efforts to protect communities, consumers, and the environment.
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