Rats addicted to seized drugs took over a Houston police department’s evidence room
Police in Houston are currently dealing with drug-addicted rats who have acquired a taste for weed, cocaine, and other illicit drugs.
Drug-eating rats invade Houston police evidence room, potentially disrupting hundreds of cases
The rodents are enjoying marijuana at the Houston Police Department that has been sitting in evidence for years.
Drug-eating rats invade Houston police headquarters, potentially disputing open cases
Rodents infiltrated a narcotics evidence room at Houston police’s headquarters, accessing drugs and potentially disrupting open criminal cases. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is notifying defense attorneys in more than 3,
Rats Have Munchies for Marijuana in Houston Police Evidence Room Because of Years-Long Backlog
"We've got 400,000 lbs. of marijuana in storage, that the rats are the only ones enjoying it," said Houston Mayor John Whitmire.
Drug-addicted rats have taken over a Houston police evidence room after eating seized narcotics
Drug-addicted rats have taken over a Houston police evidence room after eating seized narcotics - Police have hatched a plan to stop the rodents getting their fix
'All kinds of things love drugs': Police said rats break into evidence room to steal drugs
Police said they are reconsidering how they keep evidence after multiple incidents where rats got into the evidence room to steal drugs.
Rats nearly compromise Houston Police case after eating mushroom evidence, more cases at risk
A rat colony in a downtown Houston police property room has compromised a bag of mushrooms intended as evidence against two defendants.
Houston Police evidence room infested with 'drug-addicted' rats to be cleared out
The Houston Police Department, the Mayor's office, and the District Attorney's Office are teaming up for a holistic approach to battle the weed-eating rodents.
Infestation of ‘drug-addicted rats’ prompting purge of backlogged Houston evidence room
The property room contains a backlog of thousands of pounds of evidence that is no longer needed, including notes from a homicide that occurred in 1947, and kilos of cocaine from the 1990s.
Rats in police evidence lockers are getting high on seized drugs — and putting cases in jeopardy
Drugged-up Texas rodents have reportedly been gobbling up marijuana and magic mushrooms stored as evidence in police precincts, potentially putting hundreds of cases in jeopardy, reports said.
'Drug-Addicted Rats' Reportedly 'Enjoying' Marijuana After Invading Texas Evidence Room
Houston police were first made aware of rats dining in their evidence room in October, but professional exterminators had difficulties resolving the issue because of the rodents c
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Hungry and Stoned Rats Raiding Houston Police Evidence Lockers To Devour Marijuana Stash
The Houston Police Department says its methods for storing seized drugs have gone up in smoke after it was discovered that ...
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Rat infestation at Houston Police Department property room raises questions about case integrity
A rat infestation in a property room holding 1.2 million pieces of evidence is sparking concerns. "Anytime evidence is ...