Nitrous oxide cartridges and canisters like the ones seen in the Clinton Township explosion have become a point of contention in metro Detroit communities.

Also known as “whippets,” the canisters are not only dangers, but they’re littering neighborhoods.

This week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took action, signing a new law aimed at curbing the problem. One neighborhood particularly affected in Southwest Detroit. They’ve been dealing with it for years.

 

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