Maserati owner with nitrous oxide-filled car arrested in Orange County

Police said they were not “chuckling” or “giggling” when they recently found dozens of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, cans inside a Maserati in Orange County.

“Nearly 90 canisters of nitrous oxide were recovered in this vehicle, which were possessed to be used as an intoxicating inhalant,” the Tustin Police Department posted on Facebook.

Authorities shared an image from the arrest that showed dozens of colorful canisters filling nearly the entire passenger and driver areas of the car.

The owner of the Maserati, who was not identified, was arrested, police said.

In California, it is a misdemeanor to be in possession of, or be under the influence of, nitrous oxide.

The Food and Drug Administration issued an advisory earlier this year warning of the dangers of inhaling nitrous oxide.

“Inhaling nitrous oxide can result in a range of symptoms and serious health problems, from abnormal blood counts, asphyxiation, blood clots, frostbite, headache, impaired bowel and bladder function, lightheadedness, limb weakness, loss of consciousness, numbness, palpitations, paralysis, psychiatric disturbances (delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, depression), tingling, trouble walking, vitamin B12 deficiency, and in some cases, death,” the FDA said.

The advisory also stated that regular use of nitrous oxide can lead to prolonged neurological effects, even after stopping use.