Thousands of Suspected Kratom Products Seized
ANNISTON — The Anniston Police Department assisted state and local law enforcement agencies in the execution of two search warrants Wednesday as part of Operation Southern Shield, a statewide initiative targeting the sale of illegal products throughout Alabama.
According to the Anniston Police Department, officers joined agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the 7th Judicial Major Crimes Unit, and the Calhoun County District Attorney’s Office in serving a search warrant at a convenience store located in the 3000 block of U.S. Highway 78 in Anniston.
The investigation focused on products believed to contain Kratom, a substance that has been illegal in Alabama since 2016. Authorities said many of these products are marketed as harmless supplements despite containing substances prohibited under Alabama law.
As a result of the search warrant, ALEA agents seized several products believed to contain Kratom, including 88 bottles of Mind Lift, 24 bottles of Groovy Brew, 34 bottles of Good Day, one bottle of Wava Kava, and 45 bottles of Xuno, totaling 225 doses.
During the investigation, law enforcement officials determined the products were supplied by a distribution facility located in the 2000 block of Coleman Road in Anniston. Investigators subsequently obtained and executed a second search warrant at that location.
Authorities reported seizing an additional 2,289 bottles of Xuno, representing approximately 11,445 doses believed to contain Kratom.
Operation Southern Shield is a coordinated effort involving state and local law enforcement agencies aimed at removing illegal and potentially dangerous products from Alabama communities. Anniston police officials said they are proud to partner with ALEA and other agencies in the initiative.
The department is reminding businesses that products containing Kratom are illegal in Alabama and should not be sold. Officials warned that businesses found continuing to sell such products could face enforcement action.
Police emphasized that public safety remains the department’s primary concern, noting that products marketed as safe or harmless while containing illegal substances can pose a significant risk to consumers.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the sale of illegal products is encouraged to contact their local law enforcement agency.
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