Controlled Chaos Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Vick water bottle confiscated by Miami airport security Associated Press MIAMI -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick reluctantly surrendered a water bottle to security at Miami International Airport that smelled like marijuana and contained a substance in a hidden compartment. Police said Thursday it could be weeks before a decision is made on whether to file charges. "We'll do an analysis and see what it is. There's no sense of urgency to it," Detective Alvaro Zabaleta said Thursday. The bottle was found to have a compartment that contained "a small amount of dark particulate and a pungent aroma closely associated with marijuana," the police report said. The compartment was hidden by the bottle's label so that it appeared to be a full bottle of water when held upright, police said. Vick entered an airport concourse Wednesday morning with the 20-ounce bottle. His initial reluctance to turn over the bottle aroused suspicion among airport security screeners, a police report said. He eventually handed it over and boarded his flight to Atlanta. Police said the bottle was sent to the Miami-Dade County crime lab. Vick did not immediately return a phone call early Thursday. "We plan to look into the matter and discuss it with Michael Vick before having any further comment," Falcons spokesman Reggie Roberts said. Under Florida law, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in prison and a $1,000 fine. First offenders rarely do any jail time. Two Transportation Security Administration screeners recognized the 6-foot, 215-pound Vick. Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 like brother like brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 If you have money like Vick cant you just pay some one to drive your stash to your selected destination? God damn. On the other hand atleast he was using some sort of contraption to get it on board. Not to mention it could not have been to much, my guess is between 3.5 grams (1/8) and 7 grams (1/4). Not sure you could really fit more into a 20oz water bottle, which even makes it more stupid. I mean how hard would it be for Vick to find an 1/8 anywhere he travels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AssHatSoxFan Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Jan 18, 2007 -> 01:33 PM) If you have money like Vick cant you just pay some one to drive your stash to your selected destination? God damn. On the other hand atleast he was using some sort of contraption to get it on board. Not to mention it could not have been to much, my guess is between 3.5 grams (1/8) and 7 grams (1/4). Not sure you could really fit more into a 20oz water bottle, which even makes it more stupid. I mean how hard would it be for Vick to find an 1/8 anywhere he travels? also of note, you cant even carry more than 3 oz of liquid with you past the security checkpoint, so it wasnt getting through anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Jan 18, 2007 -> 12:33 PM) If you have money like Vick cant you just pay some one to drive your stash to your selected destination? God damn. On the other hand atleast he was using some sort of contraption to get it on board. Not to mention it could not have been to much, my guess is between 3.5 grams (1/8) and 7 grams (1/4). Not sure you could really fit more into a 20oz water bottle, which even makes it more stupid. I mean how hard would it be for Vick to find an 1/8 anywhere he travels? Alot of those guys will charter planes to their destinations to bring drugs/whatnot with. Also why hide it in your water bottle? Its just as easy to put it in your sock or your pocket. Not even lighters set off the metal detectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 (edited) Rock, I advise anyone that asks me not to bring anything on an airplane. The risk versus reward is just to great. If you really are hell bent on getting your contraband to a location there are far better ways than trying to on a commercial airline. Your at a location with heightend security where you may be for an undetermined amount of time. There really is no way to escape or to destroy the evidence if you are in a bind. Also because its an airport, your expectation of privacy drops to almost nill, so even with a great lawyer its gonna be hard to fight. Its especially inexcusable for a player like Vick who has millions and as you said can easily charter a plane. Edited January 18, 2007 by Soxbadger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 18, 2007 -> 12:52 PM) Alot of those guys will charter planes to their destinations to bring drugs/whatnot with. Also why hide it in your water bottle? Its just as easy to put it in your sock or your pocket. Not even lighters set off the metal detectors. YEP> Even with all the security upgardes after 9/11, the best place to hide 'substances' is still on your body....but it's still a bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Honestly, just buy the weed after you land. Can't be too difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Jan 18, 2007 -> 01:10 PM) Its especially inexcusable for a player like Vick who has millions and as you said can easily charter a plane. Adam Carolla use to tell stories how Jimmy Kimmel would charter planes for vacations and have pot brownies on them... yeah, chartering seems the way to go (not that admitting your friend is taking drugs in the air is great idea, but still..,.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandwhite Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 It's just plain dumb. If Michael Vick wants weed, he can get it. No need to risk this bs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 I used to do quite a bit of international travel, and rather than pay taxes on the items I brought back from other countries, I used to "keester" everything to get through customs. I became quite good at it. I could probably get a small foot-stool across the border this way in my prime. Now, no more than a water bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 They sell em at all the local smoke shopes. For those of you in Chicago that means places like Secrets, Smoke Dreams, and whatever other places are in the Belmont/Halsted Area. They are supposed to be safes, and I dont think that they are a great idea for smuggling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Jan 19, 2007 -> 12:31 PM) They sell em at all the local smoke shopes. For those of you in Chicago that means places like Secrets, Smoke Dreams, and whatever other places are in the Belmont/Halsted Area. They are supposed to be safes, and I dont think that they are a great idea for smuggling. Pipes and Stuff is the good one on Belmont. Not that I would know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 That ones okay, but if I had ever been to one, not that I have been, I would say that Secrets is the best. Especialy if you get the 20% discount, if they had one, not that I would know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Jan 19, 2007 -> 03:03 PM) That ones okay, but if I had ever been to one, not that I have been, I would say that Secrets is the best. Especialy if you get the 20% discount, if they had one, not that I would know. not unlike most people in Madison. Edited January 19, 2007 by RockRaines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 haha When I was at Madison there was some new federal legislation all the smoke shops were worried about so they had all these crazy sales. The Pipefitter (on state street in madison) started with all glass pieces at 25% off and by the end of the week it was at 75%. And in the end it never even mattered because the store is still there and selling glass pieces. It was just one of those great weeks in college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jan 18, 2007 -> 03:12 PM) Honestly, just buy the weed after you land. Can't be too difficult. He probably had some good stuff something you cant just buy anywhere.In fact Iam sure his connection told him those exact words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 this thread reminds me of one of my favorite quirks in IL law. Possession of canabis less than 2.5grams is a class C misdo, but possession of paraphanelia is an A. It's always fun to explain to people who only had a pipe with basically untestable residue why they want it amended to the possession of canabis, it blows their minds!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 QUOTE(Middle Buffalo @ Jan 18, 2007 -> 08:04 PM) I used to do quite a bit of international travel, and rather than pay taxes on the items I brought back from other countries, I used to "keester" everything to get through customs. I became quite good at it. I could probably get a small foot-stool across the border this way in my prime. Now, no more than a water bottle. Wait, what're you saying exactly? That you could...keester...a small footstool...? Ow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2738494 OMG HANG HIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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