Image: Chilliwack RCMP / Chilliwack Mounties are warning the public of benzodiazepines detected in vape juice containing cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids. Fraser Health issued a drug alert on June 29 after benzodiazepines were detected in vape juice, saying the juice that tested positive contained cannabis and suspected synthetic cannabinoids and had been sold in refillable, unmarked and unbranded cartridges. RCMP say there are reports that these illicit products are sold in clubs and bars, but it may be sold elsewhere. The reported side effects are prolonged sedation, nausea, vomiting, and black outs.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Chilliwack RCMP

Chilliwack RCMP trying to locate dangerous vape cartridges containing cannabis, synthetic cannabinoids

Jul 12, 2023 | 1:02 PM

CHILLIWACK — Chilliwack RCMP is asking for the public’s help in finding out where vape cartridges, or similar looking products, are being sold that may contain dangerous substances and lead to side effects like vomiting and blackouts.

At the same time, police in Chilliwack are warning the public of benzodiazepines detected in vape juice containing cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids.

On Thursday, June 29, Fraser Health issued a drug alert after benzodiazepines were detected in vape juice, saying the juice that tested positive contained cannabis and suspected synthetic cannabinoids and had been sold in refillable, unmarked and unbranded cartridges.

In a statement from Corporal Carmen Kiener, media relations spokesperson for the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment in Chilliwack, RCMP say there are reports that these illicit products are sold in clubs and bars, but it may be sold elsewhere.

Chilliwack RCMP trying to locate dangerous vape cartridges containing cannabis, synthetic cannabinoids

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