Marijuana, meth and pills.

Whether they're being smoked, snorted or injected, these drugs are abused regularly in Creston.

Creston Police Chief Paul Ver Meer said the drug problem in Creston is being combated with "aggressive patrol" by his officers. This includes the use of informants and enforcement of laws on the books, added Ver Meer.

"We have zero tolerance for any controlled substance abuse," said Ver Meer plainly. "If we find somebody with drugs, they're going to be arrested."

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