Rampant Rodents: Rats Feasting on Marijuana in New Orleans Police Evidence Room

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The New Orleans Police Department's evidence room is reportedly overrun by rats, with Chief Anne Kirkpatrick stating that the rodents are eating the marijuana stored there. The dilapidated headquarters also suffers from broken air conditioners and non-functional elevators, leading to unsanitary working conditions for staff. In response, city council members have approved a new building lease for the police department, aiming to address the issue and improve morale among employees.
- New Orleans police evidence room overrun by rodents, officials say: "The rats are eating our marijuana" CBS News
- 'The rats eating our marijuana, they're all high' | Chief says evidence isn't safe WWLTV.com
- ‘Rats eating our marijuana’: NOPD Chief Kirkpatrick says rats are destroying evidence WGNO New Orleans
- Rats eating drugs in New Orleans not a new problem WDSU New Orleans
- Cops: Rats infest New Orleans police HQ, get high off seized marijuana USA TODAY
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