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06 Sept 2025

ALERT: Vaping products containing illegal cannabinoids seized after 'medical incident'

Gardai carry out searches in Donegal after member of the public becomes unwell

ALERT: Vaping products containing illegal cannabinoids seized after 'medical incident'

The products, which have a retail value of around €3,080, were recovered during the course of searches which were carried out in Bundoran and Donegal Town | FILE PHOTO

A large quantity of vaping products containing suspected illegal cannabinoids have been seized by gardai in County Donegal who are investigating a recent 'medical incident'.

The products, which have a retail value of around €3,080, were recovered during the course of searches which were carried out in Bundoran and Donegal Town.

"As a result of the ongoing investigation into the sale or supply of cannabis in the form of oil and vapes, devices and e-cigarettes in Donegal, the Divisional Drugs Unit searched a number of premises," said a garda spokesperson who added that the searches followed on from enquiries into reports of a medical incident, in which a member of the public had fallen ill.

Items seized during the searches included 66 vapes and two bottles of oil, containing suspected illegal cannabinoids (THC, HHC and HHCP).

Gardai say the items seized are now subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI). 

Any person with information that can assist with their investigation is urged to contact Ballyshannon garda station on (071) 985 8530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

For HSE guidance and safety advice on vaping (using e-cigarettes) click here.

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