Deputies address rumors about THC and fentanyl-laced candy [Video]

Deputies said local hospitals did not report any patients that could be related to the rumors. It said it could not verify the accuracy of the social media posts.

SCSO said Friday it was investigating “multiple reports” it received about potentially contaminated Halloween candy in the Majestic Meadows subdivision on Thursday. Its Criminal Investigations Division reached out to local hospitals around the area, and said none reported any medical visits related to the rumors.

“At this time, the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is unable to verify the accuracy of the reports circulating on social media. We encourage anyone with additional information regarding these incidents to contact the Sheriff’s Office as soon as possible,” SCSO said.

The rumors appear to have circulated on Facebook and claimed that a child trick-or-treating in the subdivision was sent to the hospital because of candy laced with THC and fentanyl. Another post on the Seymour …

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