Police issue warning over 'innocent looking' sweets laced with hard drugs flooding Yorkshire streets

Police have issued a warning after they found "innocent looking" sweets that had been laced with hard drugs.
By Rebecca Marano
Published 9th Oct 2020, 15:36 BST
Updated 9th Oct 2020, 15:50 BST

At about 4pm on Thursday, October 8, officers arrested four teenagers in a vehicle in Ripon, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs, money laundering and weapons offences.

Among the items seized during the arrests were carefully-disguised sweets – which officers strongly believe are laced with controlled drugs.

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Police are extremely concerned that anyone consuming these items could be at risk of serious harm, and are asking parents to be particularly vigilant, and ensure their children understand the risks.

Police have issued a warning after they found "innocent looking" sweets that had been laced with hard drugs. Photo: North Yorkshire PolicePolice have issued a warning after they found "innocent looking" sweets that had been laced with hard drugs. Photo: North Yorkshire Police
Police have issued a warning after they found "innocent looking" sweets that had been laced with hard drugs. Photo: North Yorkshire Police

North Yorkshire Police said: "They look like innocent sugary sweets - but in reality they may be laced with potentially lethal drugs."

Three of the teenagers have been released under investigation.

The fourth has been bailed while enquiries continue.

Anyone who has any information about the supply of illegal drugs in any form is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Your call could literally save someone’s life.