Bryant signs bill outlawing synthetic marijuana
Gov. Phil Bryant has signed into law a bill that raises penalties for synthetic marijuana.
LCSD makes spice arrest in Columbus
Authorities with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Unit say they discovered several pounds of synthetic cannabinoids — commonly known as spice — in a 16th Street North home a week ago.
Lowndes Co. narcotics agent talks spice at BMH-GT
Local narcotics agents are predicting an increase in the use of synthetic drugs throughout Lowndes County in the near future.
Synthetic pot leads to nationwide spike in hospitalizations
A huge nationwide spike in hospitalizations last month caused by a class of drugs often called “synthetic marijuana” illustrates the potency and dangers of the chemicals used to make them and the shifty tactics authorities believe manufacturers are using to evade regulation.
Spice overdose autopsy inconclusive
The autopsy of a Lowndes County man who may have died as a result of using synthetic marijuana came back inconclusive Tuesday and a toxicity review is the next step in the case.
Local voices: The sad irony of spice deaths
This month, press releases from law enforcement and hospitals have poured into the newsroom, each one reporting a new overdose or arrest related to the use and distribution of synthetic marijuana.
Spice may have killed Lowndes resident
A 33-year-old Lowndes County man may have died from a spice overdose Monday, according to Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant.
Convicted synthetic drug dealer sentenced to 120 years
A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 120 years in prison for trafficking spice online.
Police arrest 2 for ‘Spice’ trafficking
Columbus police arrested two suspects Wednesday following a routine traffic stop where officers say they found synthetic marijuana.
Clay County man arrested for spice
Authorities have arrested a man they believe to be responsible for illegal spice distribution.
Spice sends four to hospital in Clay County
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said within the last two weeks, four people have sought treatment at the North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point after taking spice, a synthetic marijuana made of herbs that have been sprayed with chemicals.
Federal agents targeting synthetic drugs in crackdown
The Drug Enforcement Administration is trying to stay one step ahead of synthetic drug makers, wholesalers and retailers as it broadens its crackdown on the growing black market product.
Gulfport police, DEA: Grocery store was selling drugs
Gulfport police and federal drug agents say they seized high-grade marijuana and spice believed to be sold from Martin’s Grocery.
Survey: Teens using synthetic drugs less often
Fewer teens are trying fake marijuana known by such names as K2 and Spice, apparently getting the message that these cheap new drugs are highly dangerous, according to the government’s annual survey on drug use.
Couple arrested on drug charges after high-speed chase
A Lowndes County couple was arrested Monday after they led law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Columbus.
UN sounds alarm on designer drug use
VIENNA — The U.N. drug control agency on Wednesday sounded the alarm on the spread of designer drugs, which are sold openly and legally and
Spice shipments estimated at $70,000 confiscated
Almost $70,000 worth of synthetic marijuana, commonly known as “spice,” has been taken off the streets of Columbus.
Two Columbus men arrested on drug charges
Charles Christopher Moody Jr, 20, of 437 18th Ave. S., was arrested on Wednesday and charged with one count felony possession of a controlled substance and one count misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
Pro-Kremlin youth hunt down ‘spice’ pushers
Two men in their early twenties lie face down in the snow, hands tied behind their backs, heads doused with dark red paint.