The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation is warning people about contraband cannabis products circulating in the province.
They have seized some of the product which closely resembles well-known brands of snack foods and candy. As such, they could appeal to kids.
The NLC reminds the public that cannabis products sold through licensed cannabis retailers and via ShopCannabisNL.com follow Health Canada guidelines, taking care that products are contained in secure packaging that may not be confused with traditional snack foods.
President and CEO Bruce Keating says the sophistication needed to produce a wide range of packaging that mirrors established brands raises concerns about the ongoing role of organized crime in the illegal market in this province.
The NLC made a seizure of illegal product in metro late last week. Items seized include:
- 50 packages of Cheetos Puffs
- 175 packages of Medicated Nerds Rope in various flavours
- 25 Warheads candy
- 25 Gasheads candy
- 50 Sour Gushers candy
- 25 Airheads Extremes candy
- 75 packages of Starburst candy
- 75 packages of Skittles candy
- 200 Chocolate Cream Stoneo cookies
- Approx. 680 grams of dried cannabis
