UK woman dies after eating a synthetic cannabis gummy

  • 05/04/2022
Cannabis-infused gummy.
Cannabis-infused gummy. Photo credit: Pinterest

A  woman in London has died after eating a cannabis-infused gummy.

The 23-year-old bought a packet of the cannabis lollies via a messaging app and ate one with her friend before they both felt unwell.

Both women were rushed to an east London hospital last Tuesday, (local time) where the 23-year-old died.

The other woman, a 21-year-old was discharged from the hospital after treatment.

A man has been charged with intent to supply Class B synthetic cannabinoids, he was found with a large quantity of cash and edible cannabis products, BBC reports.

Chief Superintended Stuart Bell from Met Police warned people against buying cannabis sweets. 

“Please do not buy or consume these products. They are illegal and, because of the child-friendly packaging, they can pose a risk of accidental consumption.”

The particular batch of gummies consumed were known as ‘Trlli Peachie O’s’