Large seizure of drugs in the form of candies in Varaždin: ‘They were in colorful packages as a souvenir’

The policemen also wrote that he cooperated with the search, to whom he immediately handed over the hemp.

– Before the start of the search, the aforementioned voluntarily surrendered to the police officers several hundreds of articles suspected of containing an illegal amount of THC, as well as about 37 kilograms of dried green plant matter similar to drug-type hemp. Part of the mentioned material will be forwarded to the toxicology expert – write from the police.

They handed him over to the detention supervisor, and the investigation continues due to new threats to young people. They discovered large quantities of drugs that at first look harmless, like gummy candies or drinks.

– Such products are sold in colorful packaging attractive to children, without clear declarations and with an unknown amount of active substance. In some cases, it is also stated that the product is not for consumption. that it is a souvenir – according to the police.

The psychoactive components in these products are absorbed more slowly than in smoking, but their effect is longer lasting. Due to the lack of rapid action, there is a tendency to take larger amounts, which can lead to overdose and serious deterioration of the health condition and urgent hospitalization.