The San Francisco Police Department made an arrest for nitrous oxide distribution outside Dead & Company's homecoming shows. Three citations were issued, and one individual was booked into jail. The drug, known as 'Whippets' or 'Ice Cold Fatties' among fans, was common around the venue, with balloons found littered about. A trailer containing 100 tanks presumed to hold nitrous oxide was discovered. While legal to purchase for non-recreational use, its distribution for recreational purposes is illegal, yet advertisements for delivery services were noted in Haight Street. Jerry Garcia connected nitrous oxide to creativity in their music.
The San Francisco Police Department arrested a man for possessing and distributing nitrous oxide outside Dead & Company's shows, with SFPD finding a trailer with 100 metal tanks.
Nitrous oxide, familiar as 'Whippets' or 'Ice Cold Fatties' among Grateful Dead fans, was popular at the recent shows, with deflated balloons littering the area.
Possession of nitrous oxide is legal; however, distributing it for recreational use is illegal. Despite this, advertisements for large tanks were seen in Haight Street.
Jerry Garcia noted the influence of nitrous oxide on creativity, stating that the drug was essential in inspiring the song 'What's Become of the Baby' during the recording.
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