| Toronto Police Service News Release |  |
Public Safety Alert, Search warrants executed at downtown variety stores, "IZMS" seized as a Controlled Substance
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| Bomberry Blue IZMS, synthetic marijuana |
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| Grape drank IZMS, synthetic marijuana |
51 Division: 416-808-6100
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013, members of the Toronto Drug Squad executed Controlled Drug and Substances Act (C.D.S.A.) search warrants on variety stores in the downtown core (King Street West and Front Street). Health Canada analyzed and confirmed that the products referred to as "IZMS" are, in fact, a Controlled Substance under Schedule II.
As a result of the warrants, a total of 84 packages of synthetic marijuana, posters and promotional advertisements were seized. No charges have been laid at this time and the investigation is ongoing.
The colourful packaging is deceiving and could attract children to purchase/obtain the drug. For further information, click on Health Canada for further information on the threat of synthetic marijuana.
Investigators are asking any business owners in possession of the described products to contact police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-6100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Constable Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Detective Roger Desrochers, Toronto Drug Squad
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