Unsuspecting cannabis users warned of 'toxic' synthetic versions of the drug

Gardai and Customs have seized increased amounts of cannabis products, including jellies, in recent years. Picture: PA/PA Wire

Unsuspecting cannabis users are being warned that some deals they are buying are being sprayed with “toxic” synthetic versions of the drug, posing greater health risks.

Separately, EU health experts are alerting cannabis users to extremely strong cannabis resin in circulation, with average strength almost twice that of cannabis herb, which used to be more potent.