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Officer Kenneth Franco drew on his "twelve hours of narcotics training" and discovered the facility was using more electricity than nearby stores, the lawsuit said.

"Officer Franco, therefore, concluded (the facility) was cultivating cannabis, disregarding the fact that it is a diagnostic facility utilizing an MRI machine, X-ray machine and other heavy medical equipment -- unlike the surrounding businesses selling flowers, chocolates and children's merchandise," the suit said.

Disregarding a sign warning that metal objects should be kept well away, one officer wandered near the machine "dangling a rifle in his right hand," the lawsuit said.

"Expectedly, the magnetic force of the MRI machine attracted the LAPD officer's loose rifle, securing it to the machine," the suit said.

Instead of seeking expert advice on how to retrieve the weapon, one officer decided to activate the emergency shutdown button.

"This action caused the MRI's magnet to rapidly lose superconductivity, leading to the evaporation of approximately 2,000 liters of helium gas and resulting in extensive damage to the MRI machine," the suit said.

The officer then retrieved his gun, but left a magazine full of bullets on the floor of the MRI office, the suit says.

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[–] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 25 points 4 days ago

I know the main story is about the depressingly baffling incompetence of the cops, but my main takeaway is once again that the war on drugs sure was a huge fucking mistake leading to immeasurable pain, suffering and wasted resources.

[–] DarkGamer@fedia.io 26 points 4 days ago (1 children)

What a fuckwit, too bad he won't be fired or face any meaningful consequences.

[–] Starbuck@lemmy.world 17 points 4 days ago

Also, fuck the magistrate judge who signed off on this. Nobody ever expected the police to be anything more than children looking to throw rocks, but the system was made so that the judicial branch has to approve things and be the adults.

[–] Emperor@feddit.uk 13 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I imagine someone is noting this down for a future Police Academy film.

[–] jqubed@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago

I suspect he’s also going to become a training example for a lot of other people in various professions as well

[–] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 5 points 4 days ago

Taaaaackleberry!

[–] DigitalNirvana@lemm.ee 9 points 4 days ago

That sounds costly!

[–] P1nkman@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago

Next the police will start raiding AI centers, because they're using so much power, they have to be growing the devils lettuce.