Port Alberni RCMP said they were able to quickly discover where Kinder Surprise eggs with antibiotic medication inside were being handed out on Halloween night.
At around 9:52 p.m. on Oct. 31, Port Alberni RCMP after a young child received a Kinder Surprise egg with some antibiotic medication. Police received a similar report at 10:25 p.m., in which another child received a Kinder Surprise egg with medication inside.
In both cases, the parents checked their children’s candy before they ate any of it and were able to report their findings to police immediately.
Officers found out the eggs came from a home in the 2700 block of 12 Avenue. Police said an elderly woman in her 80s who appeared to have a diminished mental capacity had been handing out various items, including mittens, scarfs, calculators, clocks and what she thought were Kinder Surprise eggs with toys.
According to police, the woman needed medical attention and she was taken to hospital for treatment.
“Luckily no one was injured or got ill from these medications. Everyone’s safety is our top priority and luckily the parents were able to describe the area and the house where their kids had received the Kinder Surprise eggs,” Cpl. Amelia Hayden, media relations officer with the Port Alberni RCMP, said in a statement.
“This action allowed us to stop any more from being distributed and got the woman medical assistance. Parents are encouraged to carefully check their children’s candy stash before they start eating it to ensure it’s safe. If anyone has received any of these unusual eggs or other suspicious treats, please call the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424.”
Two parents in Port Alberni told police they found Kinder Surprise eggs full of medication on Oct. 31. (Gail Williams).
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