Thousands of dollars’ worth of counterfeit candy and snack foods laced with THC—including imitations of brands such as Skittles and Cheetos—have been confiscated from gas stations, convenience stores, and vape shops in North Carolina.
THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.
Authorities confiscated nearly $224,000 worth of THC-infused snacks concealed by popular brand names marketed to children.
Counterfeit Trademark Enforcement agents with the state office, along with the North Carolina Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force, worked with local authorities to seize the products, which, in addition to Skittles and Cheetos, also included THC-infused imitations of Lifesavers and Girl Scout cookies….