A man went for a medical check after eating lollies laced with meth, which were accidentally given to him by the Auckland City Mission. He did not need to go to the hospital.
In July, over 400 families received these dangerous lollies in food parcels. So far, police have found 44 of these meth-laced lollies. They believe about 75 blocks of meth, disguised as Rinda-branded candy, were given out. The lollies were donated by an unknown person.
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin said the investigation is looking into many clues. “We have 44 blocks, but families have told us they also received these lollies,” he said. Some families threw away the lollies after learning about the situation last week.
Police also got CCTV video from the Auckland City Mission to help with the investigation. Baldwin mentioned that examining this video will take time.
Police remind everyone that selling meth is a serious crime. Last week, three people—a child, a teenager, and a charity worker—had to go to the hospital after tasting the lollies because they contain a dangerous amount of meth.
If you have the Rinda-branded lollies, you should contact police at 105 or 111, using file number 240813/5919. If you feel sick and think you may have eaten one, go to a healthcare provider right away. You can also call the national poison line at 0800 764 766 for help.
