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The infused products
Gardaí have published images of fake sweets intended for the drug trade but which were seized before they got to the streets but they have warned the public about the dangers of the sweets.
As part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of drugs in the Tipperary Division, gardaí say officers in Clonmel carried out a search at a domestic residence on New Year's Eve.
An image of the drugs released by gardaí shows the 'sweets' packaged in bags with the titles ‘Jolly Rancher’, 'One Up' and 'Chuckles'. It's been reported that three teenagers were hospitalised in
"During the course of the search gardaí seized a large quantity of suspected cannabis-infused edibles, cash and vape oil.
"The jellies are believed to contain synthetic cannabinoids, and the products seized have been submitted to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis," said the guards.
A statement added that a criminal investigation into this seizure and the sale and supply of these products is ongoing.
Three teenagers have been hospitalised after taking cannabis jellies in Tipperary during the Christmas period.
It is understood that two of three were seriously ill after ingesting products packaged as Jolly Rancher jellies.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) also warned about the public health risks of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) edibles in Ireland.
“A small number of hospitalisations have occurred following the consumption of edible products (Jolly Rancher jellies) during the period of December 2022 in the Tipperary Region. Upon analysis from Forensic Science Ireland, these edible products have been found to contain new and risky substances known as synthetic cannabinoids.
“It is anticipated that counterfeit edible products available on the market are made in clandestine laboratories and the potency and contents of products cannot be guaranteed.
"A number of these products seized recently have been analysed by Forensic Science Ireland and have been found to contain only new and extra risky synthetic cannabinoids and not in fact any THC as indicated on the packaging,” said the HSE.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information relating to this seizure to contact gardaí at Clonmel 052 617 7640, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any other Garda Station.
The guards also advise the public to seek medical attention if you or anyone you know has consumed these products and becomes unwell. They Help should be sought immediately by calling 999 or 112.
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