Beware of cannabis-laced gummy bears ahead of Halloween.

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Quebec police has warned of cannabis-laced gummy bears ahead of Halloween.

The Police are trying to keep a certain type of gummy bear out of children's hands.Authorities in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory are warning people to be careful after police recently intercepted a shipment of cannabis-laced candies that was destined for a local Cree community.

The Eeyou Eenou police and the regional public health board said in a joint statement that the seized drugs are gummy bear candies laced with THC, the ingredient found in cannabis.

"The gummy bears look the same as regular candy (same shape and colours), some are even sealed in a plastic wrapper as a regular candy would be.”They added, “We are paying a special attention to Halloween, but this alert applies at all times.”

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It said symptoms of drug ingestion in children could include difficulty walking, slurred speech, hyperactive muscle movements or nausea.

A Quebec provincial police spokesman confirmed a 20-year-old man was arrested on Oct. 21 after being found in possession of more than 300 grams of edible products including rice krispie-type squares, brownies and candies.This is not the first time police in Quebec have come across drug-laced gummy bears

Sgt. Daniel Thibaudeau said the subsequent police investigation showed the drugs were not intended for Halloween distribution.

He said, “People at all times of the year should be aware of what they're taking or ingesting,”  stressing it is “very unlikely” that edible cannabis products would get mixed up with Halloween candy.

Thibaudeau points out that edible cannabis products are “nothing new,” and likely to become more common as the federal government moves forward on legalizing marijuana next year.

 

 

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