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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations

Date:Friday, October 21,2022
Distribution: All Media

Fentanyl Candy Warning Shared on Social Media: No Instances Locally

With Halloween fast approaching, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is aware of information circulating on social media stating that “Fentanyl is being packaged as Skittles & Nerds” candy.

However, there have been no instances locally reported to the BPS.

Nonetheless, members of the public – particularly those that celebrate Halloween – are reminded to remain vigilant regarding any candy they may receive.

All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department