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#1342746 - 05/05/12 11:53 AM
I-town 'Bath Salt' Drug Bust
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Ayuveda
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Registered: 04/05/10
Posts: 6367
Loc: Imagine
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"Bath Salt" Drug Bust: $45,000 in Drugs Seized
5/5/2012 5:47:14 AM
News Release From Ithaca Police:
The Ithaca Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit in cooperation
with the Tompkins county District Attorney’s Office, recently conducted an
investigation into distribution of synthetic drugs commonly referred to as
“bath salts”.
Bath Salts are in a family of synthetic drugs or designer drugs, which
have presented a special challenge to law enforcement. The chemical
compounds used to produce the desired effect or high, may or may not be
listed as a controlled substance under federal law. The New York State
Health Department has prohibited the sale of synthetic Drugs in New York
State, and other legislation has made three of the most commonly used
chemical compounds used in synthetic drugs a controlled substance.
After being briefed on the status of this investigation Savante Myrick,
the Mayor of the City of Ithaca provided the following quote. “These new
and dangerous drugs are a serious problem in our community. They are
sending people to our local hospital every day and the City of Ithaca
considers them a legitimate threat to the safety and well-being of our
citizens. We are taking all necessary enforcement actions to take these
and other dangerous drugs off our streets.”
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration has noted an increase in
the use of synthetic drugs and the adverse effects these drugs have on
persons who use them. These effects include, but are not limited to
personal injuries, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, elevated blood pressure,
seizures, hallucinations, paranoid behavior and serious medical issues
such as the loss of organ functions, coma and death.
Local medical officials report people frequently being treated at the
Cayuga Medical Center for serious health issues caused by the use of these
synthetic drugs. Area police agencies are also dealing with an increased
number of people “high” on synthetic drugs who are disoriented, combative,
and very violent.
On May 4th, 2012 a Search Warrant was served at 3D light 109 East State St.on the Ithaca Commons. The warrant was served for the purpose of seizing various types of designer drugs that were being distributed from this
location.
As part of this investigation, undercover police officers purchased a
variety of substances which did test positive for containing controlled
substances under New York State law.
Seized from 3D Light was a total of 1744 packages of synthetic drugs of
various brand names and manufactures. The estimated street value of these
products is $45,500.00.
Chief of Police Edward Vallely has commended the efforts of the
investigators involved in this investigation. The chief would like to
caution the public about the detrimental effects of these substances, and
would strongly recommend that parents learn about these synthetic drugs.
These drugs along with synthetic marihuana and other designer drugs are
becoming more common amongst teens and school age children.
The substances seized as part of this investigation are being sent to the
New York State Police Laboratory for further testing and analysis. The
Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office will be consulted for the
appropriate criminal charges to be filed in the near future.
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Sometimes, tear gas can make you see better.
-graffiti in Athens
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#1342749 - 05/05/12 11:58 AM
Re: I-town 'Bath Salt' Bust
[Re: Ayuveda]
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Triumph the Dog
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Registered: 08/19/02
Posts: 352
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Friendz of yours?
I keed. I keed.
Efreyone knows you haf no friendz
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