Two teenage boys have been rushed to hospital after they ate sweets suspected to contain drugs.
The 13-year-olds from Wallasey, Merseyside, are currently being observed in hospital after some sweets they ate were thought to have cannabis in them.
Police received reports of the incident at 1.10pm on Friday when the two boys fell ill, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Two other people had tasted the sweets but they hadn't eaten them.
Merseyside Police have seized the remaining sweets named 'Cannaburst' and 'Chuckles' and are now urging parents, guardians and young people to be vigilant.
Detective sergeant Nick Glascott-Tull said: “We’re pleased to have removed these drugs from the community, and will continue to investigate this and similar incidents.
“Worryingly, these drugs are clearly designed to appeal to younger people.
"We are asking that all parents and carers are vigilant if coming across them, and ensure they don’t not get into the hands of children as they could be mistaken for ordinary sweets.
“While we believe these sweets contain cannabis, there is no way for people to be sure what other chemicals or drugs could be contained in a product being sold illegally, which could lead to side effects, serious illness or worse.
“If you see drugs similar to those pictured, or have any information, come forward and we will do the rest.”
Anybody with information on the suspected storage or supply of drugs, please contact us via our social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.
You can also pass information anonymously via the independent charity @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here.
