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Police seize spice in Newport News
Illegal since Wednesday
Updated: Friday, 25 Mar 2011, 6:49 AM EDT
Published : Thursday, 24 Mar 2011, 9:26 PM EDT
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) - It's been illegal since Wednesday , and already, local law enforcement agencies are cracking down on businesses selling synthetic marijuana, known as spice.
Governor Bob McDonell signed legislation criminalizing the possession, sale, and distribution of spice and bath salts. An emergency clause meant the bill went into effect immediately.
In Newport News, police officers took all of the spice from Lazy Dayz Hookah Lounge and Outer Edge Gifts on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard.
In Virginia Beach, employees at Birdneck Food Mart and Papa Joe's Smoke Shop voluntarily pulled spice from their shelves.
Businesses should contact their local law enforcement agencies to turn over any remaining spice.
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