Saturday, September 4, 2004

Two siamese and their calico kingpin get 5-10 years for trafficking in catnip It's almost that bad: Couple sues drug task force for arresting them over catnip WATERVILLE, Wash. - A Loomis couple is suing the Okanogan County drug task force over their arrest for mailing a package of catnip. Inspectors thought the catnip was marijuana after a drug dog ripped it open. In the suit filed last month in Okanogan County Superior Court, Oral and Pamela Criswell say agents unlawfully searched their home, causing more than $20,000 damage. They also say they were pushed to the ground and abused. I'll say it again. Drug Task Forces should be abolished. They are dangerous and an embarrassment. [Next up: Tommy Chong arrested for his new business -- making those little cat toy balls with the bells and a hidden compartment. Federal agents claim that the balls are primarily used by felines getting high on catnip.] (Thanks to Will for the tip!) Note: You all realize that the headline and the Tommy Chong part are made up, right? But the article is real? Just checking. 3:07:49 PM | drug policy | Related  | permalink | comment []