Missouri law enforcement reacts to Illinois marijuana legalization

PALMYRA, Mo. – Marijuana possession carries a stiff penalty in the Show-Me-State and Missouri law enforcement officials said they’re not too high on the idea of legal recreational just across the river.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Palmyra police chief Eddie Bouge said Illinois’ legal marijuana could become Missouri’s problem.
• “Being so close to Illinois, we’re probably going to get some people that are driving impaired or under the influence of marijuana as they drive over into Missouri.”
• Due to the state’s law, Bouge said people driving high run the risks of getting a DWI.

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