NDLEA warns parents about cannabis-laced snacks targeting children
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has raised concerns over the presence of illicit drugs in cookies and gummies disguised as regular snacks. Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, highlighted the risk these products pose to children. Recent seizures revealed that the items were packaged to look like everyday treats, increasing the danger of accidental consumption. Parents are urged to be vigilant about their children’s snack choices.
Highlights
- Femi Babafemi warned that some cookies and gummies may contain prohibited substances.
- NDLEA officers found cannabis-infused products in colourful pouches labelled as vegan and hemp-derived.
- The products were intercepted at Tin Can Island Port in Lagos, hidden among legitimate imports.
- The seized items included Delta-8 cannabis pre-roll cookies, cannabis-infused gummies, and other cookies with an estimated street value of ₦373.8m.
- Officials noted the packaging is designed to appeal to children and young people, posing a growing public health risk.
