Houston police and city officials revealed that `drug-addicted rats` are destroying evidence in storage lockers. Mayor John Whitmire stated that narcotics stored in lockers are attracting rats, which damage the evidence while feasting on the drugs, including 400,000 pounds of marijuana.

Despite hiring exterminators, the rodent issue persists. So far, only one active case, involving hallucinogenic mushrooms, has been affected. The problemextends toNew0rleans,where rats and cockroaches are also damaging drug evidence.•