Deadly Methamphetamine Candy Distributed by Charity in New Zealand
- A charity in Auckland, New Zealand, unknowingly distributed methamphetamine-laced candies in its food parcels, potentially exposing hundreds of people to lethal doses.
- The New Zealand Drug Foundation reported that each candy contained up to 300 times the typical dose of methamphetamine, making it extremely dangerous.
- The high street value of the candies suggests the donation was likely accidental rather than a deliberate attack, according to authorities.
A charity working with homeless people in Auckland, New Zealand unknowingly distributed candies filled with a potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine in its food parcels after the sweets were donated by a member of the public.
Auckland City Mission staff contacted up to 400 individuals to retrieve parcels containing the dangerous candies, which were disguised as innocent sweets. Three people were hospitalized but later discharged.
The charity’s food bank usually only accepts sealed, commercially produced food, but the tainted candies slipped through as they appeared to be factory-made. The investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the distribution.
DEA WARNS OF METH MADE TO LOOK LIKE CANDY, ‘LIKE FLINTSTONE VITAMINS,’ IN THE MIDWEST
The candies, labelled as Malaysian brand Rinda, were identified as methamphetamine after staff members reported a strange taste and authorities were notified. The company has denied any involvement in the illicit drug trade and pledged cooperation with the investigation.
Methamphetamine is a dangerous substance that can have devastating effects on health, and authorities are working to ensure the safety of those affected by this accidental distribution.