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Warren Police Seize Lookalike Candy, Issue Halloween Safety Alert

Police say the seized lookalike snacks never reached children, urging reports of suspicious treats.

Overview

  • Detectives executed an Oct. 23 search warrant at a Warren home linked to an ongoing investigation.
  • Officers seized chips, candy, and other snacks made to resemble popular brands but containing THC or psilocybin.
  • Police reported removing the items before any known access by children, with no evidence of distribution to minors.
  • Commissioner Eric Hawkins urged families to inspect Halloween treats and have children wait to eat them until checked by an adult.
  • The department advised discarding unwrapped or homemade items, watching for unusual packaging or odors, and calling 586-574-4700 to report suspicious finds.