California authorities have seized or destroyed more than $230 million worth of illegal marijuana during the first nine months of 2026, including nearly 237,000 plants, according to new figures released Thursday by Governor Gavin Newsom (D).
The October 29 announcement shows that operations conducted through the state’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force resulted in 139,293 pounds of illegal marijuana seized or destroyed between January and September, along with the eradication of 236,846 plants…