Police in India Say Rats Ate More Than 1,100 Pounds of Confiscated Weed

We’ve all heard about dogs eating their homework, but was it the mice that ate the weeds? It’s new, but it appears to be an account provided by Indian law enforcement officers blaming pesky rodents for fanning themselves on seized marijuana.

CNN has strange (and disgusting) detailsreports on court documents detailing the damage inflicted by rats on contraband confiscated in northern India.

The network quoted a court in the city of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, saying, “Local police failed to provide approximately 200 kilograms of seized cannabis that were supposed to be used as evidence in recent cases. ‘ said.

“Rats are small animals and have no fear of the police,” the court said. As quoted by CNN.

“Police were asked to provide 386 kilograms of cannabis, but the prosecution said more than 700 kilograms of marijuana stored at various stations in Mathura could be affected by the rat infestation, according to court documents. We have warned the court that there will be,” CNN said. report“And this was reportedly not the first time rats have attacked. did [a little more than 1,100 pounds] The amount of cannabis seized in various cases and held at the city’s Shergar and Highway Police Department. “

Note that not everyone will accept that version of the event. Mathand Prakash Singh, Superintendent of Mathura City Police, said: CNN Weeds were actually “destroyed by rain and floods” rather than by rats.

“There was no mention of rats in (the court report) … Police said only that the seized cannabis was destroyed by rain and floods.” Shin said.

Indian law on the use and cultivation of cannabis is detailed in the Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. According to The Print’s website, The law “prohibits the sale and use of cannabis resin and flowers, [but] Permits the use of its seeds, stems and leaves. “

In 2019, India banned all e-cigarettes as concerns grew over the rise of e-cigarettes around the world.

“Unfortunately, e-cigarettes were initially touted as a way for people to get out of the habit of smoking cigarettes. It was a weaning process from tobacco use,” Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said at the time. CNN“The cabinet rightly thought the time had come, and we made the decision quickly so that the health of our citizens and young people would not be endangered.”

According to CNN, “Sitharaman said the ban covers the production, manufacturing, importation, exportation, transportation, sale, distribution, storage and advertising of e-cigarettes,” adding, “All forms of ENDS, heated non-combustible products. Including,” he added. and e- hookah device.

“A person who violates this ban once can face up to one year in prison or a fine of 100,000 rupees ($1,400) or both. $7,000), and hoarding e-cigarettes carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison and a fine of 50,000 rupees ($700).” CNN reported at the time.

At the time, the Government of India stated that these “novelty products” had an attractive appearance and multiple flavors, and their use was increasing exponentially, taking up prevalence rates among developed countries, especially among youth and children. I have earned it,” he said.