The Post Falls Police Department would like to alert the public about a recent announcement made by Idaho Gov. Butch Otter.  The governor has announced that on Friday, October 15, 2010, he will sign a temporary rule into law banning "Spice", a synthetic form of marijuana.  Upon his signature, Spice will be considered a controlled substance in the State of Idaho. Multiple other states are taking similar measures.

Spice, marketed under the names K2, Posh, Bliss & Stone and Genie, are herbs coated with a synthetic chemical that mimics a marijuana high when smoked. Spice has recently become a serious health concern due to a rise in emergency room visits by persons under the influence of the substance.  Spice can cause hallucinations, dangerously high blood pressure, increased heart rate, agitation, and numbness in the body. 

We ask that retailers of this substance remove this product from their shelves by October 15, 2010.  Our goal is to gain voluntary compliance as soon as possible.  Retailers can bring the substance to the Post Falls Police Department and turn it in free of charge through our "Drug Turn In" program.

 Retailers and the public are encouraged to call Det. Neil Uhrig at 208-773-5672 for further information.