Investigators said they have received at least “half a dozen” reports of THC “Nerds” candy found in children’s Halloween bags in the South Tuxedo area.
The packages indicate that the candy has 600 milligrams of THC.
A map provided by Winnipeg police shows the area where THC edibles were handed out with children’s candy on Halloween. (Photo Submitted)
“THC is responsible for how your brain and body respond to cannabis, which can include feeling high,” police said in a news release. “The strength of THC can vary in different products. The effect of THC on children can be harmful.”
Police noted that the candies were found along with full-sized chocolate bars in zip-top sandwich bags.
Const. Dani McKinnon said cannabis products in Canada must follow specific labeling requirements, which was not the case in this incident.
“These particular candies that we have seized do not meet these requirements. So, at this stage, we don’t know where these packages are coming from, it’s a black market product, but it doesn’t meet the requirements of say, coming from a store,” McKinnon said.
A plastic bag shows a package of THC candy with two chocolate bars. Winnipeg police are advising parents to check their children’s candy after several reports of THC candy being found in Halloween bags (Photo submitted: Winnipeg Police Service)
Parents and carers are asked to check their children’s sweets for any of these products. Police added that schools have also been notified to be aware of any candy that children bring to school.
McKinnon noted that they have not received any reports of children being harmed by these candies.
Anyone with information or wanting to make a similar report is asked to call police at 204-986-6129.
