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Friday, April 27, 2012  A joint police investigation in Quincy results in at least $75,000 worth of synthetic drugs being confiscated from several businesses.

Friday, August 05, 2011  If you are in possession of the drugs, which have been marketed as a legal marijuana substitute, you have chance to dispose of them without penalty.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  We're talking to a Tri-States mom  who's concerned area teenagers may be able to get K-4.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  The synthetic marijuana and hallucinogenic drugs marketed as bath salts could be outlawed in Missouri.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Now in Missouri, legislation to add all K2 alternatives to list of controlled substances took the first step on Tuesday.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  The Iowa Board of Pharmacy has voted ban the sale of K2, a synthetic version of marijuana.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  State officials plan to hit the airwaves to warn Iowans about the dangers of a legal yet potent substance while seeking a ban.

Friday, March 19, 2010  Bills are pending in Missouri to ban K2, a legal form of tobacco that gives a high like marijuana, and texting while driving for all drivers.

Thursday, March 18, 2010  The House passed the measure Wednesday by a 142-10 vote. It now goes to the Senate, which gave initial approval to its own version of the bill Tuesday night.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010  The measure would ban synthetic compounds that are sprayed on dried herbs and flowers to give users a marijuana-like high. Possession of the compound would be a felony.

Wednesday, March 03, 2010  Dr. Anthony Scalzo says he has seen more than 20 cases of teenagers having hallucinations, severe agitation, elevated heart rates and other reactions to the substance known as K2 or "fake weed."