Seattle police return weed confiscated from suspected street dealers
23 hrs ago
The Seattle Police Department had a notable first recently: Officers returned pot they confiscated from suspected street dealers. SPD spokesman Sean Whitcomb said, "In street dealing cases, this would be the first time. Ever."
Washington has decriminalized the drug on a statewide level, but selling it is still against the law. Six of the 12 individuals were arrested and charged with dealing — the SPD claims it arrested only those with a history of drug dealing or violent crime.
The other six men were released with their drugs and a warning to stop smoking in public. Seattle, you win our Most Polite Police Department Award, and until arresting officers start providing potheads with snacks en route to prison, you're likely to keep it.