New in War on Drugs: Gold teeth seizure
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Talk about taking a bite out of crime.
Government lawyers tried to confiscate the gold tooth caps known as “grills” from the mouths of two men facing drug charges, saying the dental work qualified as seizable assets. They had them in a vehicle headed to a dental clinic by the time defense attorneys persuaded a judge to halt the procedure.
The customized tooth caps, popularized by rappers such as Nelly, are made of precious metals
and jewels and can cost thousands of dollars for a full set. Some can be snapped onto the teeth,
while others are permanently bonded to the teeth.
