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Mississippi police arrested three individuals and seized over 500 units of kratom during a raid at Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer Store in Oxford after the mysterious deaths of two University of Mississippi students who were found with kratom. The possession, distribution, and sale of kratom have been illegal in Oxford since 2019. The article highlights renewed concerns over kratom following these incidents but does not confirm its role in the students’ deaths.

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Police in Oxford raided Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer Store, located near the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) campus, recovering more than 500 units of kratom along with THC cartridges, gummies, and other suspected narcotics. Yahya Mohamed Mosleh, 51, and Islam Mohamed, 18, both from Oxford, were arrested for possession with intent to distribute drugs. The store's owner, Amer Alowdi, 40, fled the country after being indicted for trafficking in 2022. This raid came days after the deaths of two Ole Miss students, Aidan Hamilton and Robert Strang, whose scenes included kratom packages. Kratom possession, distribution, and sale have been banned in Oxford since 2019 due to safety concerns.

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“Article A describes the seizure of kratom and arrests made by Metro Narcotics, while Article B discusses toxicology reports for student deaths and mentions separate police announcements related to a raid.”

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Three people were arrested and a load of kratom seized, Mississippi authorities said Friday, days following the mysterious deaths of two Ole Miss students who were found with kratom at the scene. asserted

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Metro Narcotics agents on Thursday raided the Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer Store, located in the 100 block of Heritage Drive in Oxford, officials said. asserted

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Agents seized “more than 500 units of kratom, along with an assortment of THC cartridges, gummies, and other suspected narcotics,” according to am Oxford police statement,. uncertain

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The possession, distribution and sale of kratom has been prohibited from Oxford in 2019, police said. asserted

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Yahya Mohamed Mosleh, 51, Islam Mohamed, 18, and store owner Amer Alowdi, 40, were booked for various drug offenses. asserted

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Aidan Hamilton, 18, a freshman from Englewood, Colorado, and Robert Strang, 20, a junior from Atlanta, were found dead in separate locations this week, Ole Miss said. asserted

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Their causes of death have not been announced and it is not clear if kratom played any role. asserted

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Their deaths sparked renewed concerns about kratom, which officials said was found at the scene of both deaths. asserted

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It has gained popularity in the U.S. as an unapproved treatment for pain, anxiety and drug dependence. asserted

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Kratom can be stimulating or sedating, depending on the dosage taken, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. uncertain

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It wasn’t immediately clear on Friday if these arrests have any connection to the Hamilton and Strang deaths. asserted

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This is a developing story, Please check back here for updates. asserted

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Mississippi police seize kratom and make arrests after deaths of Ole Miss students

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