Watch: 'Drug-addicted rats' destroying evidence in Houston police lockers
Police and city officials in Houston said evidence in storage lockers is being destroyed by "drug-addicted rats."
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-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-addicted rats torment Texas police, destroy evidence
Drug-addicted rats are destroying evidence in warehouses, posing a serious problem for the Texas police. Even exterminators are struggling to deal with the rodent infestation. "We got 400,000 pounds of marijuana in storage.
‘Drug-Addicted Rats’ Are Wreaking Havoc On Police Evidence In Houston
We've seen cocaine bears. We've heard of cocaine sharks. But drug-addicted rats? That's what is apparently happening down in Houston as rodents are
'Drug-addicted rats' overrun Houston evidence room stocked with 200 tons of marijuana
The Houston Police Department and Harris County District Attorney's Office announced changes to their procedures for storing narcotic evidence after an infestation of "drug-addicted rats"
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Houston police investigating shooting and attempted robbery involving armored truck on Westheimer
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Rats feast on over 181,000kg of marijuana in Houston police evidence room
440kg of seized marijuana stored in the Houston Police Department’s evidence lockers, resulting in the destruction of all evidence stored there dating back to 2015. The rats, according to media ...
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Houston reckless driver shot multiple times after blocking vehicle, police report
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Caught on camera: Police officers seen stunt driving in Texas snow
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Woman hospitalized after being hit by HPD vehicle on Homestead Road in NE Houston, officials say
A woman is in the hospital after being hit by a Houston police vehicle while crossing the street on the northeast side on Thursday night, according to HPD.