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Sorry, Meth Gators Aren’t Real

A Tennessee police department has clarified that they were joking last week when they suggested “meth-gators” are possible when people flush drugs down the toilet. “Let us be perfectly clear: the meth…

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A Tennessee police department has clarified that they were joking last week when they suggested "meth-gators" are possible when people flush drugs down the toilet.

"Let us be perfectly clear: the meth gator was a humorous illustration used to highlight the dangers of flushing drugs and other substances down your toilet," the Loretto Police Department said on Facebook on Friday. "Alas, the meth-gator is not real. Let's say that again: THE METH GATOR IS NOT (at this time) REAL."

The post about the meth gators got so many views though, that the department has decided to make "meth gator" shirts to raise money.

Kevin is a member of Tampa Bay‘s Hometown Morning Krewe on 995 QYK. He has been with the station for 25 years, is a Tampa native, and went to Jesuit High School and USF. Go Bulls!. He is passionate about all things Tampa Bay. Kevin writes articles on the ongoing road projects around the Tampa Bay area, awards that Tampa Bay cities and businesses have won and country music happenings around the Bay area. He is always doing many things with his wife and kids. He loves to read books and play video games in his spare time.