A child collapsed, was in and out of consciousness and vomited after reportedly consuming cannabis-laced gummies.
Police say the child was subsequently taken to hospital as a result of the August incident.
It is alleged that the cannabis gummies were bought via social media, believed to be from a 24-year-old Vietnamese national who was charged last week with drug and vape trafficking.
Officer in charge of Gungahlin Police Station Insp Nigel Booth said the cannabis gummies believed to have been consumed by the child were of significant concern to police.
“Following analysis of evidence collected on Friday, we are aware that the man we allege is responsible for the supply of these gummies had conducted approximately 150 deals between Tuesday and Thursday last week, most of which were to school aged children,” Inspector Booth said.
“Given the reckless way these gummies are being produced, the potency and ingredients of the gummies could be anything.”
“Police are very concerned as we believe that people, including children, are still in possession of these gummies.
“If you have them – hand them into your closest police station.”
Who can be trusted?
In a world of spin and confusion, there’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in Canberra.
If you trust our work online and want to enforce the power of independent voices, I invite you to make a small contribution.
Every dollar of support is invested back into our journalism to help keep citynews.com.au strong and free.
Thank you,
Ian Meikle, editor
Leave a Reply