Kenova - A popular summer attraction in West Virginia will now be marred its tight security. Swimmers at the famous Dreamland Pool will now have police officers searching their bags as they attempt to use the public facility.

The landmark attraction has been around for nearly 90 years, and is owned by the taxpayers of the city of Kenova. Now, upon entry, cops will shuffle through the public's belongings as they try to use those facilities.

Police are justifying the dragnet searches because of two "incidents" involving drugs on the property during this season's crowded opening weekend. One incident pertained to a person smoking pot in the parking lot; the other involved ladies getting high in the bathroom.

"In today's society, people look for anywhere there's a gathering to try to do whatever it is they're wanting to do," was the absurd justification given by Fox Heaberlin, Kenova's Public Works Supervisor and Dreamland Pool manager.

Cops will also be searching for weapons, because lawful self-defense is not allowed on the property, not even from those licensed to carry. Only police are afforded such privileges.

Police recited the usual mantra about upholding safety and order in a Facebook post, while discarding the very oath they swore to uphold and the individual rights of those they serve.

The fact that people cannot even go swimming without having cops systematically violating their 4th Amendment rights is truly indicative of the America's trend toward a police state.