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Controlled Substance

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crime2 years ago

"Connecticut Man Arrested for Operating $8.5M Psychedelic Mushroom Factory"

A 21-year-old man from Burlington, Connecticut, named Weston Soule has been arrested and charged with possession with intent to sell narcotics and operating a drug factory after detectives discovered a clandestine psilocybin mushroom growing operation at his residence. The investigation was prompted by a tip received by the DEA Hartford Task force and state police detectives. Upon serving a search warrant, investigators found a mushroom-growing factory containing psilocybin mushrooms with an estimated street value of $8.5 million. Soule admitted to growing the illegal mushrooms and is being held on a $250,000 bond.

health2 years ago

Elementary students hospitalized after consuming questionable treats.

Eight fifth-graders at a Washington, DC, elementary school were hospitalized after eating gummies containing an "unidentified controlled substance" that a classmate had shared with them. The students received medical treatment at the scene, and five were taken to the hospital in stable condition. It is unclear how the child obtained the edibles. Local health officials reminded parents to tell their kids not to ingest unknown foods or substances, even if they come from friends.

health2 years ago

Elementary and middle school students hospitalized after consuming edibles.

Five students at Key Elementary School in Washington D.C. were hospitalized after consuming "gummies" containing an unidentified controlled substance that a student brought to school and shared with other fifth-graders. The students are in stable condition. The school and emergency officials did not disclose the type of substance consumed. The incident has prompted school officials to hold age-appropriate conversations around substance use awareness and prevention with the students.