Rise in UK explosions linked to super-strength cannabis

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36988316

Rise in UK explosions linked to super-strength cannabis

A highly dangerous method of producing super-strength cannabis is emerging in the UK, police and firefighters say.
Butane hash oil is made using large amounts of the flammable gas, which can explode with devastating consequences.
A BBC investigation has learned of two deaths and 27 people being injured across the UK since 2014, as a result of making the drug.
The warning comes on the same day a Glasgow man was jailed for more than six years after his drug lab exploded.
Butane hash oil (BHO), which is illegal in the UK, is also known as honey oil, dabs or shatter.

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[Sean Hayden]

Christ, who lets these people loose on the rest of us? People have been blasting butane through trim for ages in backyards everywhere. The surge in popularity of cannabis has seen more people trying to enter the market as suppliers. The increased scale of production is no doubt going to lead to more dangerous accidents among the ignorant in particular. So, legalize and regulate. There are many well educated producers who can provide alternatives to butane or advise best practices.

As for new super-strength, okay fine. But you'll have a tough time convincing a hash producer that their best can't compete; and all they need is a handful of screens.

[Brian Peacock]

A bong with a bang.

[JimC]

You young people and your new-fangled ways of getting high! What's wrong with an old fashioned joint, rolled using some nice heads?

Whippersnappers!