Drugs Missing From Police Evidence Room (Rats Blamed)

[matcom]

NORTH PORT -- Marijuana, cocaine and narcotics began disappearing from the evidence room, and police say they've found the culprit -- rats.

About a month ago, North Port Police Department evidence and property technician Pamela Schmidt picked up a bag and noticed that it looked like it had been chewed through, said Capt. Robert Estrada.

Estrada said he doesn't know how much damage was done, and it will take a month to go through all the bins.

"There have always been some sightings (of rats) throughout the building, but never before in evidence," he said.

Police found rat droppings inside many evidence bins.

Estrada said some narcotics and marijuana were eaten by the rats, but did not know how much was eaten.


http://www.sun-herald.com/NewsArchive2/011306/ew10.htm?date=011306&story=ew10.htm

[peekaloo]

1. I wonder what"s the street value of those droppings ?

[Mrs.Matcom]

2. Didn't the rats

get the munchies afterwards?? :*

And how come you aren't out on the scooter??

[matcom]

5. lllloooonnngggg story

[peekaloo]

3. dupe

[LostinVA]

4. Rats named Officers So-and-So???

[Jokerman]

6. Officers Willard and Ben, please report to the property room.

Time for a snack!