Three arrests have been made by the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics United for the alleged sale of spice, the recently banned synthetic marijuana.
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“I think it is good they are banning mind-altering substances like spice. Anything that falls into that category should be banned,” Ole Miss senior Victoria Meadows said.
Meadows thinks the substance should be illegal because it has the same effects as non-synthetic weed does.
Spice, also known as K2, is marketed as a type of incense made of herbs, spices and synthetic cannabinoids. According to Oxford Police Chief Mike Martin, it allegedly produces a high that is two or even four times the high of smoking marijuana but doesn’t last as long.
It has been found for sale at convenience stores and head shops in the Oxford area. Spice typically ranges from $15 to $30.
According to Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog, it is now illegal to sell, use or possess synthetic marijuana. On August 27, 2010 the governor signed a bill making it illegal statewide in Mississippi.
The university’s ban on spice went accordingly to the counties’ on September 1. The city of Oxford made a ban on the substance on August 17.
Users tend to believe that the drug is a safe alternative to marijuana. However, the contents of spice are unknown, and every batch may contain different things. Spice therefore may possibly be causing more drastic effects.
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