Sevier County Sheriff‘s Office Investigates ’Potentially Contaminated’ Halloween Candy

The Sevier County Sheriff‘s Office said they’ve received several reports of contaminated candy distributed on Halloween. (Courtesy: WVLT)

Sevier County Sheriff‘s Office Investigates ’Potentially Contaminated’ Halloween Candy

Sevierville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Sevier County following several reports of ’potentially contaminated’ candy being handed out on Halloween.

Officials with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office say several social media posts have circulated, alleging candy laced with THC and Fentanyl was handed out to children. The contaminated candy was reportedly handed out in the Majestic Meadows Subdivision.

SCSO says it has reached out to multiple medical facilities to find potential victims. As of now, no patients have been found or hospitalized due to contaminated candy.

SCSO says it‘s unable to verify the accuracy of social media rumors. Police are urging anyone with additional information regarding the reports to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

The Sevier County Sheriff‘s Office said they’ve received several reports of contaminated candy distributed on Halloween. (Courtesy: WVLT)

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