2007-03-11 20:14:21 · 12 answers · asked by flurty4someone 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
My brother in law was arrested years ago with a half ounce of high quality coke, when he went to court, there was a half gram left. I will bet there were a lot of really happy cops in Norman, ok
2007-03-11 20:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
The drugs that police officers seize are sealed and marked as evidence and usually stored by the court once charges are pending. The chain of custody is documented, and a portion of the drugs seized will be used for testing to confirm that what was seized is an illegal substance. Once it is no longer needed it is destroyed.
2007-03-12 09:30:10 · answer #2 · answered by tagosb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is packaged in a sealed envelope with special evidence tape wrapped around it to keep people from tampering with it, and then it is shipped to a special place where they destroy it. Before they do that, they test a small sample with special kits we have to tell how strong the drug is, and what kind it is. Then they weigh it and then they package it up.
2007-03-12 08:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is tested, then stored in evidence lockers untill after the trial and all appeals. After that the officers all have a big party. ( ok no they don't have a big party, the drugs are destroyed)
2007-03-12 15:59:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't "cease" drugs we seize them. It is held for evidence at the trial and then destroyed.
2007-03-12 06:34:06 · answer #5 · answered by dude0795 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is kept in evidence util it is no long needed (after the trial) then we destroy it, most of the time it is incinerated, unless doing so would be a hazard.
2007-03-12 04:20:45 · answer #6 · answered by Jon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They put it into evidence. Some cops may keep the drugs for themselves if it is a small amount and they let the person they caught with them go with a warning. It depends on the officer, the amount and if the person who had it will be charged for it.
2007-03-12 03:23:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
a sample is kept for the court case. The remainder is photographed and then incinerated
2007-03-12 04:18:10 · answer #8 · answered by vdv_desantnik 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what they will need it for.
If a court case might be coming then they store it for evidence if no court case then they destroy it.
2007-03-12 04:12:16 · answer #9 · answered by LC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold as evidence for court case then destroy
2007-03-12 03:17:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋