WINNIPEG — Police say they have received half a dozen reports about what appear to be THC-infused candy given out to children in Winnipeg for Halloween.
Investigators responded to locations across a residential area in the southwestern part of the city.
Police say candy packaged as "Medicated Nerds," with a label indicating that it contains 600 milligrams of THC, were found in sandwich bags that also came with full-sized chocolate bars.
Police say they have not tested the candies and could not say whether they actually contain THC.
Winnipeg police Const. Dani McKinnon says there have been no reports of any children having ingested the candies.
She is encouraging caregivers to check children's Halloween treats if they haven't already.
"Look at all of the candy that you have, and if you see one of these items that are suspicious, contact the police," McKinnon said Tuesday.
Police only received reports about the suspicious candy from the South Tuxedo area of the city.
Based on the labelling, McKinnon said, it is not a product approved by the federal government.
"There's very specific information that must go on those authorized items," she said. "These particular candied items that we have seized do not meet those requirements."
McKinnon added that schools have also been notified.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 1, 2022.
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