[TXDuke]

They can be used as weapons, but they’re usually used as a distractions so the person can get to a real weapon. I’ve seen it. However, most often, cigs, cloves, and air fresheners are used to mask drug smells (i.e. MJ).

[Crim]

There is no indication that the officer considered it to be so because she was smoking during the whole stop.

Again...he ordered her out because she refused to put out her cigarette...I wonder if the report reflects that.