A man from California has been apprehended by authorities for his involvement in the production and distribution of a new synthetic drug referred to as "pink cocaine."
The San Jose Police Department disclosed on Wednesday that Luis Carrillo-Moyeda, 32, was identified as the primary suspect following the discovery of evidence linking him to the illegal manufacturing and sale of narcotics at a business establishment situated in the 400 block of Blossom Hill Road in San Jose.
According to records obtained by FOX2 KTVU, Carrillo-Moyeda is the proprietor of the Yum Yum Donut shop located in a shopping center on Blossom Hill Road. On January 19, detectives executed search warrants at both Carrillo-Moyeda's residence and place of business, leading to the seizure of various illegal narcotics, components used in narcotics production, a substantial sum of cash, an unregistered firearm, and ammunition.
The substance being manufactured and distributed by Carrillo-Moyeda is known by several names, including "Tusi," "2C," "Pink Cocaine," "Pantera Rosa," or "Pink Panther." This new synthetic drug is a combination of ketamine, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methamphetamine, cocaine, and opioids, resulting in a pink-colored substance.
Dr. Daniel Nelson from Santa Clara Valley Medical Center cautioned that the mixture of drugs present in this synthetic substance can be extremely dangerous, potentially causing symptoms such as restlessness, hallucinations, psychosis, and hyperstimulation.
Tanya Hernandez, a spokesperson for the San Jose Police, issued a warning that this particular type of narcotic has recently garnered the attention of law enforcement. "We are starting to see it, more cases of it. So, we just wanted the public to be aware that it is out there," she stated in an interview with the local station.
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