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How Cartels Take Over Rural California

Short video on illegal marijuana grow operations in California and their connection to violent organized crime, human trafficking, and water theft. Local law enforcement often does not have the resources to respond.



For full interviews with Jorge Ventura, see:


How Foreign Drug Operations Are Taking Over California’s Desert Towns


How Cartels Successfully Take Over Northern California


Reporter: Jorge Ventura


Interview by California Insider

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