South West District Police issue alert to parents over drug-laced lollipops

WA Police have issued a warning to parents to be aware of drug-laced “lollipops” circulating in the community.

A social media post by South West District Police said the lollipops were believed to contain illegal substances which could cause serious illness.

“WA Police have been made aware of lollipops in the local community that are believed to contain an illicit substance which can cause adverse reactions such as hallucinations and vomiting which may require hospitalisation,” the post said.

“Anyone who comes across these lollipops can hand them into their local police station.”

The post was accompanied by a picture of bright red lollipops wrapped in cellophane.

South West District Police Acting Inspector Jeramy Davies said police yesterday responded to a call for help when a person had an adverse reaction to what is believed to be a drug-laced “lollipop”.

“The victim suffered from affects such as hallucinations and other symptoms that they hadn’t experienced before, presuming at this stage it’s potentially an illicit substance,” he said.

“This wasn’t something we have seen in the South West before … we’re not yet sure where they’ve come from and we’re not yet sure what they’re made of.”

Insp Davies said a small number of the lollipops had been found in the South West, but would not confirm how many or where they were located.

He said an investigation was ongoing into how the victim came into possession and consumed the lollipop and several people were being investigated, but no charges had been laid.

Insp Davies said the lollipops were still undergoing testing to see what it contained and urged community members to be vigilant.

“As a parent, be vigilant, but also as a general member of the public be vigilant and if you’re not sure where something has come from … don’t consume it,” he said.

“If they do see these lollipops they can hand them in to any police station.”