China ties suspected in sprawling California pot operations as GOP urges FBI probe

"Compounding these concerns is the widespread use of highly toxic pesticides, including chemicals banned in the United States and products bearing Chinese-language labels that are suspected of being illegally imported," Gallagher wrote.

Siskiyou County investigators have identified at least 27 pesticide compounds at illegal grow sites, per to county findings. Officials have warned that the chemicals could pose risks to residents, law enforcement officers and first responders.x

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