Warning: The alarm has been raised after meth 'lollies' were distributed in parcels handed out by Auckland City Mission recently.
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The pineapple flavoured Rinda-brand lollies are actually blocks of methamphetamine, with each 3 gram lolly containing the equivalent of about 300 doses of methamphetamine which is potentially fatal.
Police are urging anyone who has received the Rinda brand pineapple lollies in a food parcel not to eat them, and to secure them out of reach of anyone in the household. If you're concerned you may have eaten one of these lollies, go to your nearest healthcare provider urgently. You can also call the national poison line on 0800 764 766. |
According to Radio New Zealand, between 300 and 400 families had received parcels since July and were being contacted by Auckland City Mission.
You can watch the press conference held by Auckland City Mission about this issue, on Radio New Zealand's website.
Read more about methamphetamine addiction and treatment on Healthify.
Source: Radio New Zealand.