Opinion: Stop smurfing for Michigan meth heads
Aug 25, 2019, David Leyton and Chris Becker Since NPLEx’s introduction, the number of meth labs seized in Michigan has significantly declined. According to the…
Kent Co. prosecutor warns of ‘smurfing’ amid meth comeback
WoodTV8, August 14, 2019 The Kent County prosecutor says the crackdown on heroin and prescription drugs is having unintended consequences: “Meth is making a comeback….
Prosecutor warns of meth manufacturers asking others to buy key ingredients
Noting that methamphetamine use is seeing a resurgence. Kent County’s prosecutor offered a warning Monday: Don’t get involved in smurfing, it’s a crime. Smurfing is…
Authorities say meth use on the rise West Michigan
Law enforcement says that meth use is back up in West Michigan and they are warning people that assisting in the manufacturing of the drug…
Locally-made meth gets new look as popularity of imported ‘scourge’ grows
WZZM13, August 12, 2019 Restrictions on the sale of cold and allergy medications illegally used to make methamphetamine has taken on renewed importance as the…
Prosecutor taking steps to thwart meth manufacturing, “smurfing” in Genesee County
NBC25 News, August 13, 2019 Have you ever heard of “smurfing?” If not, you probably aren’t alone. “Smurfing” refers to the illegal purchase of over-the-counter…
Warning: Buying pseudoephedrine for meth cooker could result in felony charge
ABC12, August 13, 2019 “Smurfing is no joke. It’s a serious crime,” Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said. Smurfing is buying psuedoephedrine for someone who’s…
Genesee County prosecutor tells meth smurfers: ‘We will prosecute you’
MLive, August 13, 2019 An association representing Michigan pharmacists and a county prosecutor are renewing a warning to people buying over-the-counter medicine as a raw…
Grand Rapids officials crack down on illegal ‘smurfing’ with public awareness event
Local officials and pharmacists aimed to increase public awareness about the dangers and consequences of “smurfing” through an anti-smurfing education event Monday in Grand Rapids….
Legislation could help allergy sufferers
June 30, 2019, Chris MacFarlane, Portland Tribune I recently moved myself and my record store business from Seattle to Portland. There have been a great…