A state investigation has been launched into Glass House, a large cannabis company, over allegations of employing minors. The state Department of Cannabis Control acted following a complaint about child labor. Officials had previously inspected the facility without finding violations, but a complaint prompted the inquiry. Glass House denied employing minors. Federal immigration agents conducted a raid at the company's operations, resulting in the arrest of 361 people, including 14 migrant children, some of whom were rescued from potential exploitation.
"The employment of individuals under the age of 21 in the cannabis industry is strictly illegal, a serious matter, and is not tolerated."
"We encourage anyone with information about child labor or trafficking at any facility to immediately contact the Department."
Federal officials raided the company's operations in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties as part of the Trump administration's ongoing campaign against undocumented immigrants in California.
The Department of Homeland Security said it had 'rescued' the children 'from potential exploitation, forced labor and human trafficking.'
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