TWO young teenagers are in hospital after eating sweets suspected to contain cannabis.
The 13-year-old boys fell ill on Friday afternoon.
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Two teenagers in hospital after eating sweets suspected to contain cannabis
Two other youngsters tasted the sweets but did not eat any.
Police later seized the drug-laced treats, called Cannaburst and Chuckles.
Det Sgt Nick Glascott-Tull said: “Worryingly, these drugs are clearly designed to appeal to younger people.
“We are asking that all parents and carers be vigilant if coming across them, and ensure they don’t not get into the hands of children as they could be mistaken for ordinary sweets.
“While we believe these sweets contain cannabis, there is no way for people to be sure what other chemicals or drugs could be contained in a product being sold illegally, which could lead to side effects, serious illness or worse.
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“If you see drugs similar to those pictured, or have any information, come forward and we will do the rest.”
There has been a surge in cannabis sweets for sale online in lockdown.
The two lads, from Wallasey, in Merseyside, were recovering yesterday.
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