French customs seize thousands of THC sweets bound for NL

French customs authorities have apprehended 3,560 packets of THC-laced sweets en route from the United States to the Netherlands, according to the European anti-fraud office OLAF. The confectionery items contained THC, the primary psychoactive component in cannabis. Of the seized packs, 3,213 bore a striking resemblance to a "well-known European gummy brand," employing modified lettering to imitate the brand's name.

The identity of the imitated brand remains undisclosed by OLAF. The intercepted sweets have been disposed of. OLAF did not disclose the intended recipients of the sweets in the Netherlands. In a statement, the agency cautioned that the familiar packaging creates a deceptive impression of a standard, secure product; a single packet could harbor a substantial amount of THC, posing a risk, particularly to children.

Cannabis confectioneries have triggered several alarms in the Netherlands. Earlier this summer, police in Utrecht cautioned parents following two child incidents of illness following consumption of sweets discovered in a school playground, reported broadcaster NOS. Dutch News service relies on reader donations to remain free of charge and report on issues of public interest. Support our daily news service, original features, and daily newsletters by contributing.