Officers Arrest Two for Sale of Synthetic Marijuana

Now that synthetic marijuana is illegal in the state of Illinois, the sale of it is also a crime. Two men learned that the hard way when they were arrested for possessing over $1 million worth of fake marijuana and bath salts. This week, the owner of a smoke shop and his manager were detained by officers with the DuPage County Sheriff's office for drug crimes. Since their arrest, they have both been charged with delivery of a controlled substance over 200 grams and the manufacture of the substance as well. After being arrested and brought to a local jail, the two suspects were released after posting 10 percent of their respective $100,000 bonds.

Synthetic marijuana became illegal in July 2011 and police have started investigations around the state to crack down synthetic drug sales. This is the first warrant of its kind delivered in the state for the sale and manufacture of synthetic marijuana bath salts. According to reports, it took police officers three months to gather enough evidence against the two suspects to charge them for the drug offenses they are accused of committing. If you were arrested for a drug offense, take the time to contact a Chicago drug crime attorney from our firm today. By speaking with a Chicago criminal defense lawyer, you'll have a better understanding of your defense options.