GOP urges FBI probe into California marijuana operations linked to China
Republican Rep. James Gallagher calls for FBI probe into alleged Chinese ties in California cannabis farms.
Key facts
- Rep. James Gallagher urged the FBI to investigate illegal marijuana cultivation operations in Northern California.
- The operations are suspected to have ties to China.
- Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli criticized California Democrats for watering down criminal law after a federal crackdown on a drug bust in Skid Row.
- China threatened retaliation if the U.K. imposes tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
According to Fox News, Rep. James Gallagher, a Republican from California, urged FBI Director Kash Patel to investigate illegal marijuana cultivation operations in Northern California. Gallagher sent the letter on Monday.
Fox News reported that the operations are suspected to have ties to China. The operations are described as sprawling and involve large cannabis farms.
Fox News also reported that Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli criticized California Democrats for watering down criminal law after a federal law enforcement crackdown on a drug bust in Skid Row. The crackdown was led by federal law enforcement.
According to Politico Europe, China threatened retaliation if the U.K. imposes tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said China would retaliate. The U.K. is working with European partners to avoid a 10% electric vehicle tariff. The U.K. is also lobbying to be included in the EU’s Made in Europe policies.
Context
According to Fox News, the GOP is pushing for stricter enforcement of drug laws. According to Politico Europe, China is active in trade disputes, threatening retaliation over tariffs.
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