MDMA Drug Bust Analysis

On March 4th, 2016, several students were taken into custody for the possession of “$100,000 worth of [MDMA] the notorious club drug.” “Police said more than 4.1 pounds, or 5,000 tablets of MDMA with a street value of $100,000 was seized” (Albarazi). In the article, UC Santa Cruz MDMA Ring Busted; Sorority, Fraternity Members Jailed, Hannah Albarazi talks about the case of an MDMA drug bust that occurred on the campus of UC Santa Cruz. The author talks about the case by explaining the event, by describing the drug itself, and by identifying the suspects. Although the Asian race is depicted as the “model minority,” not all Asian individuals are represented as such. Hannah Albarazi talks about the case of the MDMA drug bust by explaining the event. She starts by stating, “Three sorority and three fraternity members at the University of California at Santa Cruz were arrested Friday for allegedly taking part in an MDMA drug ring and possession of $100,000-worth of the notorious club drug” (Albarazi). During this case, the Santa Cruz Police Department worked with Homeland Security and the U.S. Postal Inspection Services. The Santa Cruz Police Department stated, “Over the past few weeks, the Santa Cruz Police Department became aware of several packages of MDMA tablets being shipped through the US Postal Service. The packages were shipped
There are many dangers to the notorious club drug, MDMA—also known by its street names: Ecstasy and Molly. In a statement from Santa Cruz police department, they “expressed concern regarding the growing prevalence of MDMA” (Albarazi). One danger of the drug is that it “alters perception and awareness.” In addition, the drug increases “emotions of trust” and lowers “inhibitions” which can lead to sexual exploitation. (Albarazi). In addition, police stated that MDMA can “cause an elevated heart rate, blood pressure, and the inability to regulate body temperature”