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German Police Investigate Multiple Halloween Candy Tampering Reports

Parents in several towns spotted nails and razor blades in treats, and authorities say no injuries have been reported.

Overview

  • Police say they are investigating at least four cases across Germany after reports of hazardous objects hidden in Halloween sweets.
  • In Mühlhausen, Thuringia, a mother turned in a chew candy containing a roughly 4 cm nail, and police opened a case for attempted dangerous bodily harm.
  • Dinkelsbühl police confirmed a nail was found in a chocolate egg, notified other parents, and said they do not rule out deliberate placement.
  • In Diepholz near Hanover, police reported a chocolate bar appeared to have been prepared with a nail or needle and urged families to check all treats.
  • Media also reported a Kiel mother found freshly sharpened razor blades in her children’s candy, though the coverage does not cite a formal police confirmation for that case.