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According to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office, on April 29, 2025, SMPSO Narcotics Detectives conducted a traffic stop in the Patterson area. Inside the vehicle, they discovered four boxes containing 1800 bottles of what appeared to be CBD vape liquid.
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Three samples were sent to the Acadiana Crime Lab, where testing revealed it was synthetic CBD which is a man-made chemical compound often sold under names like K2, Spice, or fake weed.
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Each of these bottles sells for over $100 on the street, for a total value of over $180,000.
All were laced with dangerous synthetic cannabinoids.
SMPSO advises that synthetic marijuana is not the same as natural cannabis.
It is very unpredictable, unregulated, and incredibly dangerous.
The health risks include:
• Seizures
• Breathing problems
• Chest pain & rapid heartbeat
• Bleeding disorders
• High blood pressure
• Potential overdose
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Many of these products are imported with no quality control, making them even more dangerous. They are often sold to teens, disguised in colorful packaging or labeled “safe” or “legal.” SMPSO is warning that they are not safe or legal! This isn’t just a vape, it is a toxic cocktail that has landed many in ERs and potentially dangerous.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Gary Driskell says they will continue working to keep this poison off our streets.
One arrest has been made, and a warrant has been obtained for a second person.
Arrested was 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁, 𝟯𝟭, Thibodaux, LA, was arrested on May 28, 2025, at 4:17 pm on a warrant for possession of a schedule I drug with intent to distribute. Bail has not been set at this time.
A warrant has been issued for 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝘃𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝘀, 𝟮𝟬, of Thibodaux, LA, has a warrant for possession of a schedule I drug with intent to distribute.