Barrow County

Sheriff’s office warns of popular children’s candies laced with narcotics

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies say a popular children’s candy is being laced with liquid narcotics.

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The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office said they are investigating “PEZ” candies laced with the drugs.

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Some of the candies have been sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations Crime Lab for testing.

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The sheriff’s office said there is no indication that the candies are being distributed to children, but people using the candies to disguise the drugs and fool law enforcement.