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Friday, February 01, 2013  A New York State Police investigation, in conjunction with several state and village law enforcement agencies, into the sale of synthetic drugs has led to the seizure of more than 11,000 packages that police believe contain synthetic marijuana.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The owner of the Tebb's Head Shops chain remains at the center of the state's fight against synthetic drugs, as a State Supreme Court Justice issued a ruling against selling mislabeled drugs.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The owner of the Tebbs Head Shops chain pleaded guilty Wednesday to various charges related including the illegal distribution of synthetic marijuana and bath salts.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman was in Syracuse Tuesday to announce that a judge ordered Twisted Headz to remove mislabeled and unlabeled products, including any synthetic drugs, from its store in Syracuse.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  The New York State Association of Counties is calling upon the state legislature and Governor to get tough on synthetic drugs commonly called bath salts.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Police discovered synthetic drugs at three head shops in Oswego in a sweep of local head shops.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Members of the Onondaga County Legislature and local health experts announced plans for a "Be Safe" initiative on Thursday morning.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  A State Supreme Court Judge issued a temporary injunction against synthetic drugs at Twisted Headz store in Syracuse Wednesday.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  On Tuesday, Erie Schneiderman announced 12 lawsuits have been filed against head shops that may be violating the state's labeling laws by selling designer drugs, like bath salts.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Police arrested store clerks at two separate head shops in Rome on Monday for allegedly selling synthetic drugs.