A shopkeeper has appeared in court for selling lollies containing cannabis.
Gulal Shamalzi admitted possession of cannabis with intent to supply at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Police carried out a warrant at his convenience shop in Market Street, Whittlesey, in April last year.
Cannabis lollipops were seized and tests later showed they contained Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a cannabinol derivative and component of cannabis-related material.
Shamalzi was handed a 12-month community order with a mental health treatment requirement and a 12-day rehabilitation activity requirement.
He was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work and the cannabis lollies were destroyed.
PC Gary Stabler said: “This investigation highlights our commitment to listening to the community’s concerns and following up on information we receive.
“Cannabis edibles can be dangerous, and with bright packaging, they can be particularly appealing to children and young people.
“We take all offences involving drugs very seriously and would urge people to continue reporting information to us.”
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