According to North Carolina officials, $170,000 worth of THC-infused snacks that were packaged using counterfeited brands were seized from store shelves.
Nearly $170,000 worth of THC-laced candy and snacks have been removed from stores in North Carolina in the weeks leading up to Halloween. The North Carolina Secretary of State announced in a press release that they led an initiative in eastern North Carolina that seized edibles from vape shops that were packaged using counterfeit snack brands like Skittles, Airheads and Oreos. THC is the compound that gives marijuana its narcotic effect.
"Halloween is a time when our children are consuming more candy and sweets, so it’s particularly important if parents have THC-infused products in their homes to lock them away like other medications or cleaning products," added Marshall. Officials said that many of THC-laced candy and snacks were found at vape and tobacco shops located near high schools or colleges.
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