Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The men, who live off of Sheldon Road, were arrested May 14 during a Pasco sweep targeting those who sell synthetic drugs.
Two Citrus Park residents were among four arrested when Pasco County Sheriff's deputies conducted a May 14 crackdown on stores that sell synthetic drugs to their customers. Dubbed Operation Consequences, the crackdown came on the heels of warnings from the sheriff's office that it would be going after businesses that make Spice, K2 and other synthetic drugs available to customers. To prove their point, Pasco deputies raided three stores suspected of selling synthetic drugs on Tuesday. Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi even went along for the ride at one of the busts. The following stores were searched during Pasco's sweep: Four people were arrested in Tuesday’s raid. They were charged with sale and possession of controlled substance and …
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Commissioner Les Miller said the new law specifically targets stores that sell the often colorful packages of chemical drugs and also those who manufacture them.
Anyone caught selling, possessing, displaying or manufacturing synthetic drugs in Hillsborough County now faces a first-time fine of up to $500 per individually wrapped package. Hillsborough Commissioners unanimously voted Feb. 20 to approve a local law that outlaws synthetic drugs, including K2, Spice and bath salts. County Commissioner Les Miller, in speaking in favor of the ordinance, said it was time for Hillsborough to do something to stop the drugs that are “killing our kids. This will hopefully deter (them).” Miller said the new law specifically targets stores that sell the often colorful packages of chemical drugs and also those who manufacture them. “(We’re) hitting them in the pocket,” Miller said. Commissioner Sandra Murman …
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The Hillsborough County Commission will host a public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 20, about an ordinance that would outlaw the sale, possession, manufacture and display for sale of synthetic drugs.
Westchase residents who want to speak out about Hillsborough County’s proposed synthetic drug law will get their chance Wednesday, Feb. 20. Commissioners plan to play host to public hearing on the topic at 2 p.m. during their regular meeting. The new law, if approved, will outlaw the sale, possession and manufacture of synthetic drugs in the county. It would levy a fine on anyone caught selling, manufacturing, distributing or possessing synthetic drugs in Hillsborough County. With synthetic drugs, such as bath salts, K2 and Spice, becoming a major concern throughout Hillsborough, commissioners directed staff last summer to create a law that would help law enforcement agencies shut down the flow of the chemically created drugs within the …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Hillsborough County Commissioners are moving forward with a proposed ordinance that would provide law enforcement with another tool in the battle against synthetic drugs.
Hillsborough Commissioners plan to take a step forward in their efforts to ban the possession, sale and manufacture of synthetic drugs in the county when they meet Wednesday. The County Attorney’s office has a proposed ordinance ready and is asking commissioners for their approval to set a first public hearing at 2 p.m. on Feb. 20. “This ordinance will assist the county and municipalities to combat the rise in the sale and use of dangerous substances commonly known as synthetic drugs,” the agenda item states. It would levy a fine on anyone caught selling, manufacturing, distributing or possessing synthetic drugs in Hillsborough County. With synthetic drugs, such as bath salts, K2 and Spice, becoming a major concern throughout Hillsborough…
Friday, July 20, 2012
Hillsborough government and law enforcement officials want to stem the tide of designer drugs marketed to teens.
A Safety Harbor teen on K2 drowned earlier this year. More than 300 overdoses were reported in Hillsborough County in 2011. And thousands of calls were placed to the Florida Poison Control Centers. These were the details ticked off by Hillsborough County Sheriff’s officials during Wednesday’s Hillsborough County Commission meeting. The goal was to impart the dangers of synthetic drugs. “This (continued production of K2) is going to have a staggering effect on our community resources,” said Maj. Tom Feeney, commander of the special investigations division of the sheriff's office. “Collectively law enforcement, the medical profession, and certainly rehabilitation.” Synthetic drugs known as “K2” or “Spice” are commonly sold at convenience …
Nunya Biznazz
8:57 am on Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Hell, why stop there Linda? Spread the word through the entire country. I moved from MN. to Manatee. Mostly because my son was addicted to that crap and I almost lost him. He tried to commit suicide and had a seizure from it. MN., for some reason, refuses to ban it, or can't. I don't know which. Alls' I know is that we had to do something drastic, so we moved back to Fl. after being gone for 8 … more ›