Pubdate: Wed, 09 Jan 2002
Source: Clarion-Ledger, The (MS)
Copyright: 2002 The Clarion-Ledger
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Evidence

HOW DID NARCOTICS BUREAU MESS UP?

How did the state Bureau of Narcotics "lose" samples from a 200-pound haul 
of marijuana, plus audio tapes, photographs and other evidence taken in the 
arrest of a suspect?

Prosecutors are downplaying the missing evidence, saying they have other 
charges to present against a defendant accused of plotting to transport 
drugs to Jackson.

But what happened to the evidence? What's going on? Such foul-ups are more 
than embarrassing. The case was dismissed Monday. A full accounting should 
be made.
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