Police warn of 'weed gummies' as child hospitalised after consuming them

Police allege the ‘gummies’ were supplied by a Vietnamese national who has since been arrested over drug and vape trafficking. Photo: ACT Policing.

Police are warning of potentially harmful cannabis ‘gummies’ after a child collapsed and had to be taken to hospital after consuming them.

“In August 2024, a child collapsed, was in and out of consciousness, and vomited after reportedly consuming cannabis-laced gummies,” an ACT Policing spokesperson said.

“The child was subsequently transported to hospital.”

Police allege that the cannabis gummies were purchased through social media and that they were from a 24-year-old man who was recently charged with drug and vape trafficking.

Officer in Charge of Gungahlin Police Station Inspector Nigel Booth said the alleged drug dealer sold to children.

“Following analysis of evidence collected on Friday, we are aware that the man we allege is responsible for the supply of these gummies had conducted approximately 150 deals between Tuesday and Thursday last week, most of which were to school-aged children,” he said.

“Given the reckless way these gummies are being produced, the potency and ingredients of the gummies could be anything.”

Photo: ACT Policing.

Photo: ACT Policing.

Photo: ACT Policing.

Inspector Booth asked the public to keep in mind the impacts of the potentially harmful gummies.

“Police are very concerned as we believe that people, including children, are still in possession of these gummies,” he said.

“We would encourage parents to speak to their children and discuss the potentially harmful impacts that these drugs can pose. If you have them – hand them into your closest police station.”