Raids target synthetic drugs, sellers across US
Source: AP-Excite
By ALICIA A. CALDWELL
WASHINGTON (AP) The Drug Enforcement Administration on Wednesday broadened its national crackdown on synthetic drug manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers as federal agents served hundreds of search and arrest warrants in at least 25 states.
Agents served warrants at homes, warehouses and smoke shops beginning early morning, DEA spokesman Rusty Payne said. The largest single operation was a statewide effort in Alabama. Agents also were active in Florida and New Mexico, among other states.
The DEA has been cracking down on synthetic drugs, including so-called bath salts, spice and Molly, since the drugs first gained widespread popularity years ago.
In late 2010, the agency responsible for enforcing federal drug laws moved to ban five chemicals used to make synthetic marijuana blends, including K2, Spice and Blaze. Since then, drug manufacturers have continued to modify their formulas and develop new chemical mixtures.
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kath
(10,565 posts)tridim
(45,358 posts)Instead of Cannabis which is natural, non-toxic and safe for human consumption.
Jackpine Radical
(45,274 posts)Legalize recreational weed & there will be no "spice" problem. I dunno about bath salts. Anybody who would do that stuff is already pretty nuts.
Locrian
(4,522 posts)if the headline was "Raids target banking fraud, hedge fund crooks across US" ?
Comrade Grumpy
(13,184 posts)truthisfreedom
(23,141 posts)It's seriously fucked up his life. Crashed his car, racked up huge debts for my brother, his dad. He was at the top of his class, now he worries he'll do time.