4 Died, 140 Sick Likely From Bad Batch of Synthetic Marijuana in DC: Officials

Synthetic marijuana, such as the two packages shown, were banned in New York City and state by the city and state Health Departments. Drug Enforcement Agency

At least four people died and 140 got sick in Washington, likely from a bad batch of synthetic marijuana, known as K2 or “Spice,” according to local officials.

A D.C. fire department and EMS spokesperson told Fox5 that there have been about 140 cases of individuals falling ill after using Spice since Saturday.