Minnesota police set up 'trap' aimed at pot smokers on 4/20

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Friday, April 21, 2017
The Wyoming Police Department tweeted a staged picture showing a "trap" baited with munchies and video games - along with an officer ready to net any stoners who take the bait!
Wyoming Police Department

WYOMING, Minn. -- A police department in Minnesota is getting a lot of attention for a humorous photo posted on Twitter on what's known as "Weed Day."



As you may know, April 20, or 4/20, corresponds with a numerical code for marijuana. You can read more about that here.



The Wyoming Police Department tweeted a staged picture showing a "trap" baited with munchies and video games - along with an officer ready to net any stoners who take the bait!



The caption reads: "Undercover #420 operations are in place. Discreet traps have been set up throughout the city today. #Happy420"



The post has been retweeted more than 96,000 times and liked more than 164,000 times as of Thursday afternoon.

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