A Florida woman was arrested on narcotics charges after she was found with methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia hidden inside a zippered bag humorously labeled "Definitely Not A Bag Full Of Drugs." The discovery occurred on January 20 during a traffic stop in Brevard County, where Teryn Acri, 31, was a passenger in a vehicle that was searched by local law enforcement.

Teryn Acri, - Brevard County.
Teryn Acri, - Brevard County
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According to police, inside the bag, Acri was found in possession of meth, needles, digital scales, and other items commonly associated with drug use. The bag itself, marked with the unmistakable slogan, was seized as evidence in the ongoing investigation.

A Pattern of Humorous Defiance in Drug Concealment

This arrest adds to a growing trend of individuals attempting to smuggle drugs in bags that bear satirical labels. In an almost identical incident in Oregon last October, a woman was arrested with drugs inside a bag with the same cheeky label. This incident follows another earlier in 2023, where a different woman was caught with narcotics hidden in a pouch that was labeled simply "Bag of Drugs."

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In Acri’s case, police found the contents of the bag to be consistent with an attempt to sell or distribute the substances, leading to a felony charge for possession with intent to deliver. She also faces a misdemeanor charge for drug paraphernalia possession.

Previous Arrests and Outstanding Bond

Interestingly, Acri was out on bond from a previous arrest earlier this month, where she was charged with possessing methamphetamine. At the time of her January 18 arrest, she was free on a $15,500 bond and had yet to face trial for the earlier offense. Following her latest arrest, Acri was locked up without bail at the Brevard County Jail and is scheduled for a February 13 arraignment.

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What’s Behind the Trend?

The bags used in these incidents are marketed as multi-purpose pouches for items such as travel gear, cosmetics, and tech accessories. However, the bags’ "Definitely Not A Bag Full Of Drugs" label appears to be a tongue-in-cheek choice, which, ironically, has become an all-too-convenient disguise for those trying to hide illicit substances. The bags are described as "designed for travel supplies, tech gear, art tools, cosmetics, and more" by the manufacturers. Yet, for some, the humor may have backfired, leading to multiple arrests linked to the very same product.

As authorities continue to investigate Acri's case, the trend raises questions about the lengths to which some individuals will go to conceal illegal substances, even as humor provides a thin cover for their actions.

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