MSHP: Troopers warn about the dangers for children of THC edibles almost identical to the original snack

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) seized 26.4 pounds of normal-looking snacks and treats containing THC along with 9 pounds of marijuana.

MSHP tweeted about the drug bust on May 25.

Corporal Kyle Green with MSHP said it is not new for troopers to stop vehicles and find THC edibles, but what is new is the packaging for these chips, cookies, and candies are starting to look more identical to the packaging you would find in any convenience store.

Green said the MSHP wants to bring attention to the danger behind the packaging since kids can get ahold of the snacks and end up ingesting them.

Green said whether the parents legally or illegally had the edibles and their kids got into them they could still face charges. He said the most common charge would be endangering the welfare of a child, but that it would be up to the prosecutor to decide the final charge.

The National Capital Poison Center reported an increase in the number of children brought to the emergency room after ingesting medical marijuana products. Most of the children found the cookies, candies or snacks from their family members or family friends.

The most common symptoms for children were dizziness, labored breathing, and trouble walking.