April 11, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Wyckoff Wyckoff Police Chief Benjamin Fox advises that, as of Feb. 29, 2012, it is illegal to distribute, sell, or possess any and all kinds of synthetic marijuana. These chemicals have typically been sold at some convenience stores and small retail locations under brand names of K2, K3, Spice, Kush, Down 2 Earth, Comatose Candy, and many others. The packages are often falsely labeled as “incense” or “pot- Synthetic marijuana is now illegal in New Jersey pourri,” and the labels often state that the contents are not subject to any state or federal bans. Anyone charged faces a crime of the third degree with fines up to $25,000 and three to five years of imprisonment. Synthetic marijuana has been linked to side effects including convulsions, anxiety attacks, dangerously elevated heart rates, increased blood pressure, vomiting, agitation, Examples of synthetic marijuana. confusion, and hallucinations. The Wyckoff Police Department Detective Bureau has contacted every store in the community that might have this product for sale. Businesses were advised of the new law. Police note that parents should be aware that children may still be able to obtain this product. Anyone with information about any business or individual selling synthetic marijuana should contact the local police department.