Caribbean National Weekly

Lauderhill Police make big arrest in city's Flakka scourge

By CNW Reporter··1 min read
Lauderhill Police make big arrest in city's Flakka scourge
Key Points(4)
  • Lauderhill Police made a big breakthrough this weekend in the flakka scourge plaguing the city, following the recent arrest of 8 residents accused of being a part of the distribution ring.
  • Some of those arrested are allegedly part of a violent street gang.The eight men faced a bond court judge Friday afternoon.
  • Flakka has hit epidemic levels in Broward County.The synthetic drug which acts as a powerful stimulant has been blamed for bizarre behavior like a man running naked through the streets and an incident where a man tried to break down the front door of the Fort Lauderdale police department.
  • Authorities says the recent arrests will lead to more leads to curb the synthetic drug epidemic in Broward County.

Lauderhill Police made a big breakthrough this weekend in the flakka scourge plaguing the city, following the recent arrest of 8 residents accused of being a part of the distribution ring.

Some of those arrested are allegedly part of a violent street gang.The eight men faced a bond court judge Friday afternoon.

Flakka has hit epidemic levels in Broward County.The synthetic drug which acts as a powerful stimulant has been blamed for bizarre behavior like a man running naked through the streets and an incident where a man tried to break down the front door of the Fort Lauderdale police department.

Authorities says the recent arrests will lead to more leads to curb the synthetic drug epidemic in Broward County.

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