Police believed the candies were the byproduct of an international drug trafficking operation and have called for them to be handed them over to the authorities. – AP
AUCKLAND: A New Zealand charity apologised on Wednesday (Aug 14) for distributing dozens of pineapple-flavoured candies that were found to be laced with potentially lethal amounts of methamphetamine.
The Auckland City Mission, that donates parcels of essentials to New Zealanders who cannot afford food, said it first became aware of the issue on Tuesday (Aug 13) afternoon when some recipients complained about the foul-tasting candies.
