Illegal marijuana farms in California operate in remote areas, often controlled by organized crime, and pose serious risks to workers, law enforcement, and the environment. These operations have been linked to violent crime, deadly fires, and the use of toxic pesticides that harm local wildlife and water sources. The people working these farms, many of whom are undocumented, face dangerous conditions, including wage theft, abuse, and exposure to hazardous chemicals. This story sheds light on the dark realities behind black-market cannabis cultivation and its far-reaching consequences.
