Authorities are concerned about cannabis-infused gummies being distributed in the ACT after a child was hospitalized from consuming them.

Authorities have issued a warning regarding the potential dangers of cannabis-laced gummies, following an incident involving a child in the northern area of Canberra. The child had consumed one of the gummies last month and experienced alarming symptoms, including loss of consciousness and vomiting. It was later revealed that the gummies were purchased from a 24-year-old Vietnamese individual through social media. The man has been charged with drug and vape trafficking offences.

Inspector Nigel Booth urged parents to be vigilant and aware of these potentially harmful gummies, as the accused individual is believed to have conducted around 150 deals, mostly with school children, in just one week. According to Booth, the reckless production of these gummies raises concerns about their potency and ingredients, which could be harmful to anyone who consumes them. Despite the arrest of the accused, police are still concerned that there may be more people, including children, in possession of these gummies. They are urging parents to have open conversations with their children about the risks and to immediately turn in any of these gummies to their local police station.

In the meantime, the Vietnamese national has already appeared in court after being arrested while sitting in his blue Hyundai Elantra on Friday. Police had observed him conducting several transactions from his car across the territory, most of which involved teenagers in school uniforms. It is believed that the man played a significant role in the illegal distribution of vapes and cannabis in the area, with bank statements showing deposits of almost $6500 over a three-day period. A search of his car and home in Franklin led to the seizure of over 650 vapes, 800 cannabis gummies, and almost 600 grams of cannabis, as well as cash and other equipment. This is the first time that someone has been charged with possession and supply of vaping goods in the territory.

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