‘Share your stash’: Cops mark #Happy420 by trolling weed lovers everywhere (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
The most revered date in the cannabis-consumption calendar is here, bringing with it a haze of online celebration as well as blunt police warnings. April 20 marks the day marijuana fans band together to share their love for the drug.
HAPPY 420 EVERYONE!! 🌍💨 We hope your day is filled with good friends, good smoke and only the highest of times. ✌ 💚 & cannabis for all pic.twitter.com/tSV72iLPbj
— HIGH TIMES (@HIGH_TIMES_Mag) April 20, 2017
The annual celebration has seen high profile weed advocates such as rapper Snoop Dogg once again put forward their support for the mood-altering drug.
to celebrate 420 im joining the #FreeWeed movement !! sign the @merryjane petition to legalize cannabis 💨💯 https://t.co/VyyLOXzSX5pic.twitter.com/cDFIOyMwG8
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) April 19, 2017
Happy 420 to all the stoners!!!
— Ja Rule (@Ruleyork) April 20, 2017
currently in room 420 celebrating 4/20 at 4:20 am.
— Young Gunner (@machinegunkelly) April 20, 2017
Happy 420. Find yours.
— Ferrari Sheppard (@stopbeingfamous) April 20, 2017
In parts of the world where weed has been legalized, 420 can be enjoyed freely. Those living in places with more conservative drug laws, however, risk being collared by the cops.
#Happy420 has a whole different meaning for our pups! Happy 420 #NJSPups! pic.twitter.com/AuKy55QG5A
— NJSP - State Police (@NJSP) April 20, 2017
This year, a number of 420 gatherings are planned around the world, including London, Melbourne, Denver, Atlanta and San Bernardino, California.
With a so-called “smoke off” expected in London’s Hyde Park, the Metropolitan Police reminded the participating public to expect officers “enforcing drugs legislation” and possible penalties.
A reminder for those attending the rally at #HydePark today, officers will be enforcing drugs legislation #420
— MPS Events (@MetPoliceEvents) April 20, 2017
In Florida, where marijuana is still illegal unless prescribed, police at Pasco Sheriff’s Office sarcastically asked recreational drug users to let them in on their celebrations and “share your stash”.
Pasco police urged 420 fans to message them online and an officer will be “right over”.
Happy 420 Day everyone, if you want to help us partake and want to share your stash, just DM us and we'll have someone right over!
— Pasco Sheriff (@PascoSheriff) April 20, 2017
Similar trolling tactics have been used by police in Minnesota, where cannabis possession is punishable with a fine or up to 30 years in prison, depending on the amount.
Wyoming Police Department posted a picture of an officer manning a “trap” set with munchies such as Doritos and Cheetos for hungry stoners.
Undercover #420 operations are in place. Discreet traps have been set up throughout the city today. #Happy420pic.twitter.com/Jo8mh0Z5lQ
— Wyoming, MN Police (@wyomingpd) April 20, 2017
We heard complaints about someone not having enough drugs for #420 so if you're a drug dealer hit us up so we can......connect. #helpfulcops
— Wyoming, MN Police (@wyomingpd) April 20, 2017
In Colorado and Oregon, where recreational use is legal for adults, the attitude towards the unofficial smoking holiday has been equally as hilarious – but much more laid back.
If you are into the whole "wake and bake" thing, please be into the "don't drive thing" too. #DriveSober #420 pic.twitter.com/lhwf9unQFy
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) April 20, 2017
We spy w/our lil 👀, people celebratin 420 in da Mile Hi. Das ok, we dont really mind. Jus#ConsumeResponsibly or we'll bust u guys. #420Songspic.twitter.com/YAKw41dGcR
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) April 20, 2017