Meth-laced lollies given to Auckland City Mission. Photo: Supplied / Auckland City mission
People are urged not to eat meth-laced pills disguised as white lollies that ended up in food parcels because they could be lethal.
Pills of methamphetamine disguised as Rinda-brand pineapple lollies were discovered in parcels handed out by Auckland's City Mission on Tuesday.
Each contained three grams of meth, which is up to 300 regular doses.
If you're affected, here's what you need to know.
Symptoms
Drug Foundation's Ben Birks Ang said they were concerned there could be more pills disguised as lollies out there.
People who have consumed them reported a bitter, chemical taste.
Anyone who may have tried one of these lollies and noticed an unpleasant taste, should spit it out and seek immediate medical help - call 111.
Ang said people who may have consumed the drug should look out for chest pain, racing heart, seizures, loss of consciousness.
It was not possible to get high from touching meth but people who tasted it, even spitting it out quickly, were likely to have felt an impact, he said.
People can also call the National Poisons centre on 0800 764 766.
What are the symptoms?
Food Parcels
Anyone who has received a food parcel from the Auckland City Mission recently is being asked to check to make sure it does not contain the meth-laced lollies.
Any such lollies should be kept securely out of reach of children.
Anyone who received a food parcel with Rinda brand pineapple lollies is asked to contact police on the 105 phone service quoting the file number 240813/5919, or through Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Drugs
The Alcohol Drug Helpline offers confidential, free support for anyone concerned about drug use. Call 0800 787 797, or text 8681, to speak with a trained counsellor.
High Alert offers anonymous reporting of unusual or unexpected effects of drugs through a page on its website.
The Level offers information about drugs.
