Chinese criminal syndicates are turning parts of rural America into enormous illegal marijuana operations. And one California congressman has had enough. On October 19, California Republican Rep. James Gallagher called on FBI Director Kash Patel to investigate the criminal networks operating in Siskiyou and Shasta counties.
His concerns extend well beyond marijuana. Foreign financing, organized crime, illegal pesticides, and overwhelmed local law enforcement are all part of the problem. American suburban real estate had become the foundation of an international drug operation.
In 2025 alone, Siskiyou County authorities reported eradicating…