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 …
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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).”
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 …
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.
Carrollwood and Northdale 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 …
David Hardingham
2:49 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013
simple do the crime do the time as this junk do not only get you high it can also kill you more ›