Child hospitalised after eating cannabis gummies sold over the internet

A child was hospitalised in the ACT after eating illicit cannabis gummies.

ACT Police have now urged parents to speak with their children about the dangers these products pose to their health.

The child was hospitalised in August after consuming the gummies and subsequently collapsing.

The youngster was in and out of consciousness and vomited.

Police allege the gummies were purchased through social media.

A 24-year-old man charged last week is believed to be connected to the sale.

He was charged with drug and vape trafficking on Thursday.

The illicit gummies are of “significant concern” to police, Officer in Charge of Gungahlin Police Station Inspector Nigel Booth said.

“Following analysis of evidence collected on Friday, we are aware that the man we allege is responsible for the supply of these gummies had conducted approximately 150 deals between Tuesday and Thursday last week, most of which were to school aged children,” Booth said.

“Given the reckless way these gummies are being produced, the potency and ingredients of the gummies could be anything.

“Police are very concerned as we believe that people, including children, are still in possession of these gummies.

“We would encourage parents to speak to their children and discuss the potentially harmful impacts that these drugs can pose. If you have them — hand them into your closest police station.”