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April 11, 2011
Oxford slaps ban on synthetic cocaine

The Oxford Board of Aldermen passed a proposed ordinance last week that prohibits the use, purchase, possession, distribution, sale or offering for sale of synthetic cocaine.

The Oxford Board of Aldermen passed a proposed ordinance last week that prohibits the use, purchase, possession, distribution, sale or offering for sale of synthetic cocaine.

The city’s ordinance is just a small addition to what the state has already done to combat the spread of synthetic drugs.

In August 2010, Mississippi became one of at least 20 states that made the selling and possession of known synthetic drugs illegal.

December 1, 2010
Letter to the Editor

I really enjoyed the article on Wednesday about Mississippi law enforcement fighting new drugs. While I agree that bath salts could be the death of us all if not immediately banned, I want to bring to people’s attention a far more serious malady afflicting our community: spinning in office chairs. 

 

Dear Editor,

 

December 1, 2010
Miss. law enforcement fights new drugs

A new drug has emerged in Mississippi and around the country. Ivory Wave, or “charge” as it is known on the street, is a bath salt that is used as a narcotic.

A new drug has emerged in Mississippi and around the country. Ivory Wave, or “charge” as it is known on the street, is a bath salt that is used as a narcotic.

The drug, which is compared to methamphetamine, is currently legal in the state of Mississippi.

However, the Lafayette County metro narcotics unit and the state legislature are pushing for regulation of the substance.

October 28, 2010
County seeks stiffer charges for drug dealers

Metro Narcotics Captain Keith Davis said Oxonians are tired of drug dealers selling near schools and churches.

 

Metro Narcotics Captain Keith Davis said Oxonians are tired of drug dealers selling near schools and churches.

 

September 21, 2010
Arrests made for selling of synthetic marijuana

Three arrests have been made by the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics United for the alleged sale of spice, the recently banned synthetic marijuana. 

 

Three arrests have been made by the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics United for the alleged sale of spice, the recently banned synthetic marijuana. 

 

September 21, 2010
Metro narcotics purchases two new vehicles

The Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of two new vehicles for the Metro Narcotics Unit (MNU) of Oxford.

 

The Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of two new vehicles for the Metro Narcotics Unit (MNU) of Oxford.

 

The narcotics unit utilizes seized vehicles for transportation. However, many are in need of major repairs.

 

July 14, 2010
Synthetic marijuana still legal in parts of Miss.

The ban of a substance known as “K2” or “Spice” has been passed in the Mississippi cities of Moss Point and Gautier.

 

The ban of a substance known as “K2” or “Spice” has been passed in the Mississippi cities of Moss Point and Gautier.

 

Moss Point and Gautier are the third and fourth cities to ban the substance in Mississippi.