Dozens Of Jamaican Children Hospitalized After Eating Cannabis Sweets, Police Searching For Vendor
- Over five dozen elementary school children in Jamaica were hospitalized after unknowingly eating cannabis-laced candy.
- The candy was sold by a lone vendor, and the symptoms included vomiting, dizziness, and hallucinations.
- The candy was produced by a US company and imported into Jamaica, despite the government's ban on drug-laced edibles.
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Jamaica: Over 60 school children hospitalised after consuming cannabis-infused sweets
Over 60 children in Jamaica have been rushed to the hospital after consuming sweets containing cannabis, according to Fayval Williams, the country's education minister. Fayval Williams revealed on social media platform X that the affected children were primary school students from the St Ann's Bay area, located approximately 80 kilometres from the capital city, Kingston. Some of these students suffered from severe symptoms, including vomiting an…
Over 60 Jamaican school kids hospitalised after eating cannabis rainbow candy
KINGSTON, Oct 4 — More than 60 Jamaican primary school kids were hospitalised after eating potent rainbow-coloured cannabis candy, the Caribbean country’s education minister said on social media platform X, causing them to vomit and hallucinate. “I feel confident that together we will strengthen our safety and security regime to combat the unconscionable sale of marijuana infused products to children,” Fayval Williams said yesterday, noting the …
Over 60 Jamaican school kids hospitalized after eating cannabis rainbow candy
(Reuters) - More than 60 Jamaican primary school kids were hospitalized after eating potent rainbow-colored cannabis candy, the Caribbean country's education minister said on social media platform X, causing them to vomit and hallucinate. Read full story
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