Crime & Safety

Chesterfield Police Say Community is Free of K2

The police department announced Tuesday it is free of Spice, also known as K2, in light of a statewide ban on the synthetic drug.

In light of a statewide ban on K2, announced Tuesday the community is free of the synthetic drug.

"A number of random unannounced inspections, by both uniformed officers and plain-clothes detectives, indicates that our gas stations, party stores, and smoke shops are all in compliance with the new laws banning K2 and other synthetic drugs," police said in a prepared statement.

Where many gas stations and stores in the township once sold Spice, there is now no trace of it, according to police.

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"In fact, while speaking with several of the local business owners, they appear relieved that they no longer have to make the decision 'sell…or don’t sell,'" Detective Sgt. Deron Myers said.

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