California Cities Facing Cartel Style Illegal Growers in Neighborhoods | David Welch | Jake Fisher

Illegal cannabis cultivation in Los Angeles County has evolved into highly sophisticated, organized networks that often occupy residential homes or warehouses. These operations pose serious threats to public safety, property, and the environment. Siyamak sits down with David Welch, Special Counsel for Narcotic Enforcement, and El Monte Police Chief Jake Fisher to reveal how these illegal grows function, highlighting risks including forced labor, increased crime, pollution, and safety hazards. Many workers are undocumented or coerced, while property owners are often deceived into facilitating illicit activities. Some operations are linked to transnational criminal organizations and generate significant revenue, motivating operators to protect their assets at all costs. Enso Law underscores the urgent need for coordinated enforcement and public awareness to combat these dangerous, clandestine networks and safeguard vulnerable individuals and communities.