There’s Papa, Smurfette, Hefty, Brainy and a long list of others little blue creatures. Movies, songs and TV shows have all been made about this odd family we know as the Smurfs. As cute as the smurfs are, the term smurfing has a meaning that is far from cute.
What Does Smurfing Mean?
There’s Papa, Smurfette, Hefty, Brainy and a long list of others little blue creatures. Movies, songs and TV shows have all been made about this odd family we know as the Smurfs. As cute as the smurfs are, the term smurfing has a meaning that is far from cute.
What Does Smurfing Mean?
Smurfing is purchasing cold and allergy medications containing pseudoephedrine and knowingly or unknowingly selling or trading them to those who cook meth. This practice started happening when states became concerned about the meth outbreaks that were happening. To stop the spread of meth addiction Oklahoma imposed restrictions on the sale of medicine with pseudoephedrine (a key ingredient in cooking meth).
In 2012 more restrictions came out that limited how much medicine an individual could buy in a certain time. To get around this law, meth makers started paying people (known as smurfs) to go buy the medicine they needed. Police were quick to catch on.
According to Oklahoma law it is illegal to “knowingly and unlawfully possess a drug product containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine, or their salts, isomers or salts of isomers with intent to use the product as a precursor to manufacture methamphetamine or another controlled substance.”
While possession of a precursor with intent to manufacture isn’t technically the same charge as manufacturing a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), the penalties can be just as serious and severe. Police are very aware of smurfing and they’re very aggressive in pursuing anyone caught smurfing.
If you’ve been charged with smurfing or manufacturing any CDS in Oklahoma call the Oklahoma City criminal defense lawyer who fights for her clients, call Jacqui Ford.
