Meth-laced candy distributed in New Zealand food parcels


The Rinda branded pineapple candies were donated by an unknown person in a sealed retail sized package that was then distributed in food parcels, the Auckland City Mission said. – AFP

WELLINGTON: Candies containing potentially lethal levels of methamphetamine have been donated, and distributed, in food parcels in New Zealand, police said on Wednesday (Aug 14).

The Rinda branded pineapple candies were donated by an unknown person in a sealed retail sized package that was then distributed in food parcels, the Auckland City Mission said.

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