Customs Department Breaks Its Silence on Weed Gummies [iXgIL2KpsHX]

Customs Department Breaks Its Silence on Weed Gummies [iXgIL2KpsHX]

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Visit youtube.com/gbtvfeed for the live stream of the entire newscast, or visit www.channel5belize.com for a text transcript. It made the headlines three weeks ago when thirty-three persons, primarily children, experienced side effects and had to be hospitalized after consuming weed-laced gummies sold at their school. A thorough investigation was launched and it was later revealed that the packaged drug-infused candies were imported in a barrel and intercepted by the Customs and Excise Department. The illegal items were handed over to the police before making its way onto the streets. Tonight, the Customs and Excise Department breaks its silence on the weed-laced gummies. News Five’s Duane Moody reports.