Auburn residents were in for quite a surprise this past Sunday when police stumbled upon an unusual sight near Placer High School—a sidewalk lined with 29 jars of marijuana. Set up next to a cheerful sign advertising a Christmas tree sale benefiting the school’s music booster club, the jars displayed a cheeky message: “Merry Christmas. Free weed, organic and cage-free.” Talk about a mix of holiday cheer and holiday shenanigans!
As expected, the discovery sparked a range of reactions within the community. Some locals found humor in the incident, while others raised concerns about the implications of marijuana being so close to the school. Sgt. Chris Sanschagrin of the Auburn Police Department stressed the seriousness of the matter, particularly regarding the potential risks involved with minors having access to the substance.
Local parent Josh Terrell, involved with the booster club, expressed his astonishment at finding drugs so near a school fundraising event. He light-heartedly noted that while it’s the season to be merry, perhaps the approach taken here was a bit too unconventional. As police work to find out who left the jars behind, it seems Auburn’s Christmas cheer has taken on an unexpected—and slightly controversial—flavor. What’s next for this town?
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