By Glynn Cosker
Editor, In Homeland Security
The Denver Police department warned parents Sunday about the possibility of children receiving marijuana-laced candies during Halloween.
Using their Facebook page as the platform, the department released a public service announcement (PSA) that warned of “pot candy” that looks extremely similar to brand-named products like Sour Patch Kids, Almond Joy and many others.
Patrick Johnson, owner of a Denver marijuana store “Urban Dispensary” narrates the PSA and tells parents that many candies sold in stores like his are often sprayed with hash oil.
“Once that candy dries, there’s really no way to tell the difference between infused candy and candy that’s not infused,” stated Johnson in the short video.
By law, marijuana edibles must be stamped, colored, shaped, or branded with a symbol to indicate that the food contains marijuana.
“A kid is not going to be able to tell the difference,” Denver Police spokesman Ron Hackett told ABC News. “My daughter is 7 years old. She couldn’t care less if it’s growing mold. She’s going to eat it.”
Of course, the idea of children in Colorado getting high or sick from their trick-or-treat hoard is no laughing matter. It’s a major threat to the health of children in the state, and anybody knowingly supplying such treats to a minor should face harsh criminal charges.
Children’s Hospital Colorado told Fox News that poisoning of children due to accidental ingestion of marijuana has increased in the past three years. In fact, the Denver Post reported earlier this year that the hospital was on pace to double its cases this year of children accidentally eating the drug.
Police are warning parents to check all candy packaging for tampering, and if there are any doubts about the treats, the best plan is to trash the candies.
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