MCPD reports another synthetic cannabinoid arrest

Morgan City police reported the latest in a string of arrests involving synthetic cannabinoids, this one involving a teenager.
Kahyri Jones, 17, Natalie Lane, Patterson, was arrested at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday and booked on charges of possession with intent to distribute synthetic cannabinoids, contributing the delinquency of juveniles, and unlawful sale or possession of tobacco under 21.
The Morgan City Police Department said its Narcotics Division continues its aggressive efforts targeting the distribution of illegal narcotics within the community.
Through continued drug suppression operations conducted by investigators, a Patterson man was arrested after being found in possession of synthetic cannabinoids intended for distribution.
These synthetic cannabinoid products continue to pose a serious danger to our community -- especially among teenagers and young adults, the Police Department said. Many of these substances are being marketed and mislabeled as "CBD" products and are flooding our streets and schools.
In most cases, what is being sold is not legitimate CBD, but dangerous, chemically altered substances capable of causing severe and unpredictable reactions.
Users may experience paranoia, hallucinations, seizures, violent behavior, overdose symptoms and other serious medical emergencies. Because these products are often illegally manufactured, there is no way to know exactly what chemicals or toxic additives they may contain.
The Morgan City Police Department remains committed to aggressively targeting those responsible for distributing these dangerous narcotics throughout our area and will continue working to remove these substances from our streets, the department said.
If you know of anyone involved in the sale or distribution of illegal narcotics, you’re encouraged to contact the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division. Tips can remain anonymous.
“Together, we can continue working to keep these dangerous drugs off our streets and out of our community,” the Police Department said.