Tablets containing narcotics were found in a Kinder Surprise sold in stores, according to a Quebec police force.
The Eeyou Eenou Police Force (EEPF), which patrols the Cree villages of James Bay, indicated that the strange discovery was made Monday evening.
The organization “received information regarding the possible presence of drugs in the packaging of a Kinder Surprise toy,” indicates its press release, released late Tuesday. Four small white tablets contained narcotics, according to tests conducted.
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The Eeyou Eenou Police Force (EEPF), which patrols the Cree villages of James Bay, warned that it had found tablets containing narcotics in a Kinder Surprise sold in stores.
“Officers from the EEPF, with the Sûreté du Québec, investigated and met the merchant where these products were purchased. They have confirmed that they have sold this Kinder Surprise,” the statement continues. “The store has since removed them from its shelves. »
The EEPF does not provide further information on the circumstances of the discovery. The service did not call back The Press. Late Tuesday afternoon, the Sûreté du Québec did not have any information on this file.
“With Easter coming up next month, the Eeyou Eenou Police Force would like to remind parents to be vigilant and check the contents of candy wrappers before giving them to children,” the statement said.
Ferrero, the company that sells Kinder Surprises, did not immediately return a call. The Press.