San Jose Donut Shop Owner Arrested for Selling Synthetic 'Pink Cocaine'
The arrest follows a police raid uncovering narcotics, cash, and weapons at the business and owner's home.
- Luis Carrillo-Moyeda, owner of Yum Yum Donut shop in San Jose, California, has been arrested for manufacturing and selling a new synthetic drug known as 'pink cocaine'.
- The drug, also referred to as 'Tusi,' '2C,' 'Pantera Rosa,' or 'Pink Panther,' is a mixture of ketamine, MDMA, methamphetamine, cocaine, and opioids.
- Authorities executed search warrants on January 19, recovering illegal narcotics, manufacturing parts, large amounts of cash, an unregistered firearm, and ammunition.
- Health experts warn that the mixture of drugs in 'pink cocaine' can lead to deadly symptoms including agitation, hallucinations, psychosis, and hyperstimulation.
- San Jose Police have noted an increase in cases involving 'pink cocaine,' urging public awareness of its presence.