Ireland Gardaí seize cannabis jellies after people hospitalised
Gardaí seized cannabis jellies after a number of people were hospitalised.
- Reported6 Jan
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- whatA large quantity of suspected cannabis-infused edibles, cash and vape oil were seized during the search (kilkennypeople.ie, leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatGardaí seized a large quantity of suspected cannabis-infused sweets (corkbeo.ie)
- whatSweets labelled as Jolly Ranchers gummies were among the seized items (corkbeo.ie)
- whatCannabis Infused Chuckles Peach Ring jellies were among the seized items (corkbeo.ie)
- whatCash and vape oil were also seized (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe products contain synthetic cannabinoids, man-made chemicals that mimic the effects of THC (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe products were found to contain only new and extra-risky synthetic cannabinoids and not any THC as indicated on the packaging (corkbeo.ie)
- whatA large quantity of suspected cannabis-infused edibles, cash and vape oil were seized (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatThree teenagers were hospitalised after taking cannabis jellies in Tipperary during the Christmas period. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatTwo of the three teenagers were seriously ill after ingesting products packaged as Jolly Rancher jellies. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe edible products were found to contain new and risky substances known as synthetic cannabinoids. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatSome seized products were found to contain only synthetic cannabinoids and not the THC indicated on the packaging. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatA large quantity of cannabis-infused jellies were seized by gardai during a search operation in Clonmel, Co Tipperary. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe seized edibles included sweets labelled as 'Jolly Ranchers' sour gummies and cannabis infused 'Chuckles Peach Rings' jellies. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí also seized cash and vape oil from the property. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA small number of people in Tipperary were hospitalised after eating the cannabis sweets over the festive period of December 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe jellies were found to contain new and risky substances known as synthetic cannabinoids. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatSynthetic cannabinoids are man-made chemicals produced to mimic the effects of THC. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí seized cannabis jellies. (extra.ie)
- whereThe search was at a home in Clonmel, Tipperary (corkbeo.ie)
- whenGardaí in Clonmel carried out a search at a domestic residence on 31 December 2022 (kilkennypeople.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
- whenThe search was conducted on New Year's Eve (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe search was carried out at a domestic residence on New Year's Eve, 31 December 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe seized products were submitted to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis (kilkennypeople.ie, leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationA criminal investigation into the seizure and sale and supply of the products is ongoing (kilkennypeople.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationProducts were analysed by Forensic Science Ireland (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe seized products have been submitted to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for information relating to the seizure (tipperarylive.ie, leinsterexpress.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí carried out a search at a domestic residence in Clonmel on New Year's Eve as part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of drugs in the Tipperary Division. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationA criminal investigation into the seizure and the sale and supply of the products is ongoing. (leinsterexpress.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe search was part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of drugs in the Tipperary Division. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe jellies are believed to contain synthetic cannabinoids (kilkennypeople.ie, tipperarylive.ie, leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherGardaí are appealing to anyone with information to contact Clonmel Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherAn Garda Síochána advised the public to seek medical attention if they or anyone they know consumed the products and became unwell (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherA number of hospitalisations occurred in Tipperary following consumption of the products (corkbeo.ie)
- otherHSE confirmed a small number of hospitalisations following consumption of Jolly Rancher jellies in December 2022 in the Tipperary Region (corkbeo.ie)
- otherAn Garda Síochána is advising the public to seek medical attention if unwell after consuming the products (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherCounterfeit edible products available on the market are made in clandestine laboratories and their potency and contents cannot be guaranteed. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherA number of people were hospitalised. (extra.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 7 Jan2023Gardaí Seize Cannabis Jellies After A Number Of People Hospitalised
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- 6 Jan2023Gardai seize cannabis infused 'jolly rancher' jellies after people hospitalised
Reports the seizure of cannabis-infused edibles in Clonmel and HSE confirmation of hospitalisations; details the types of products seized (Jolly Ranchers, Chuckles Peach Rings) and the synthetic cannabinoids identified by Forensic Science Ireland.
- 6 Jan2023Gardaí and HSE warn about drug laced 'edible jellies' issues warning after teens hospitalised
Gardaí and the HSE issued a public warning about the dangers of the drug-laced jellies after three teenagers were hospitalised. The seized products were submitted to Forensic Science Ireland and found to contain synthetic cannabinoids rather than the THC indicated on packaging.
victimvictimvictim - 6 Jan2023WARNING: Gardaí release image of 'edible cannabis jellies' seized in Tipperary
Gardaí released an image of the seized products, confirmed they are marketed as 'Jolly Rancher' sweets, stated they have been submitted to Forensic Science Ireland, and advised the public to seek medical attention if unwell after consuming the products.
- 6 Jan2023Gardai seize cannabis sweets in Tipperary after a number of people hospitalised
Adds details on the specific products seized (Jolly Ranchers gummies, Cannabis Infused Chuckles Peach Ring jellies), notes cash and vape oil were also seized, provides the HSE statement confirming hospitalisations in December 2022, and reports that Forensic Science Ireland found the products contained synthetic cannabinoids rather than THC.
- 6 Jan2023Gardaí release image of 'edible cannabis jellies' circulating around the South-East
Adds that cash and vape oil were also seized alongside the edibles, that the products were submitted to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis, that the jellies are marketed as 'Jolly Rancher' sweets, and that Gardaí issued a public medical advisory urging anyone who consumed the products and became unwell to seek immediate medical attention.