Crime & Safety
Marijuana, Drug Money, Gun Recovered From Richfield Streets: Police
Richfield police provided a photo of what they recovered from the streets recently.

RICHFIELD, MN — Richfield patrol officers and investigators recovered a huge quantity of marijuana, drug money and a gun were from the streets of Richfield.
Authorities said no further details are being released at this time.
Marijuana facts
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
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Its use is widespread among young people. In 2015, more than 11 million young adults ages 18 to 25 used marijuana in the past year.
The amount of THC in marijuana has been increasing steadily over the past few decades. For a person who is new to marijuana use, this may mean exposure to higher THC levels with a greater chance of a harmful reaction.
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Higher THC levels may explain the rise in emergency room visits involving marijuana use.
The popularity of edibles also increases the chance of harmful reactions. Edibles take longer to digest and produce a high.
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