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Nevada Police Pick Up Strawberry Meth

Police in Nevada say they are finding a new kind of methamphetamine on the streets that could appeal to younger users with its strawberry flavor and bright pink color.

The Nevada Appeal reported Jan. 29 that the drug has been dubbed "strawberry quick" by dealers and users and is made in Sacramento, Calif. "Parents and teachers, please be aware of this new kind of drug that is making its way into our culture," said Sgt. Darrin Sloan, commander of the Carson City Sheriff's Department's Special Enforcement Team.

Sloan said the flavoring, apparently added during the cooking process, may make snorting the drug more appealing. Young users also may see the colored version as less harmful, although it is just as powerful as regular meth. "This is designed for the younger crowd," Sloan said. "If (dealers) can get younger people using it, they can get longtime buyers."