Warnings over dangers of 'fake' THC edibles

A drugs seizure made last March which included THC edibles.

There has been a warning that “fake” THC edibles could lead to hospitalisation, psychosis, and even to the death of those who take them, with many doing so under the belief they are taking natural, herbal cannabis.

Synthetic cannabinoids, such as spice, have been found to be present in a small number of “edibles” products sold under the guise of containing THC, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána has confirmed.