Full Notification

The Dearborn Police Department recently distributed the following letter to area business requesting their support and cooperation with taking synthetic drugs (such as K2, Spice, Black Magic and Bath Salts) off store shelves. Chief Haddad is asking residents to be on the look out for area businesses selling synthetic drugs (such as K2, Spice, Black Magic and Bath Salts). If a resident notices synthetic drugs on store shelves, Chief Haddad is requesting residents to report the business to the Dearborn Police Department by calling 313.943.3012.

See the below letter for further details.

June 5, 2012


Dear Dearborn Business Owner:

Recently, we have witnessed several tragic events involving the violent and self-destructive reaction to drug overdoses linked to over the counter sales of synthetic products such as K2, Spice, Hayze, Black Magic and bath salts. These dangerous and often times life threatening synthetic chemical products are being marketed to the youth in our community under the misrepresentation of “herbal incense – not intended for human consumption”.

In addition to violent criminal behavior; heart attacks, strokes and mental unrest have been attributed to the smoking or ingesting of these synthetic products. Similarly, some merchants sell products like Chore Boy, rolling paper, glass tubes, pipes, and loose blunts knowing that these items are routinely used for the purpose of ingesting illicit drugs in this community.

Please know that the Dearborn Police Department is committed to public safety and enhancing the quality of life for all. Accordingly, as Chief, I am supporting emergency state legislation that will outlaw these harmful and often deadly products that pose a critical threat to the well being of America’s youth. Furthermore, I am asking Dearborn area business partners to voluntarily remove these dangerous products from store shelves immediately.

In closing, I am consulting with our legal department in an effort to review applicable ordinance revisions or amendments and I will request support from our Dearborn civic, community and business associations in regards to this important matter.

Working together for a Clean and Safe Dearborn for our future…Our young people.

Sincerely,


_________________ Ronald Haddad
Chief of Police
“One Team – One Mission”