Kids love finding surprises in their toys and treats, but a 6-year-old from Belfast, Ireland found a different kind of surprise from his chocolate egg. Instead of a toy, he uncovered a powdery substance, which turned to be crystal meth.
Daily Star reports that the boy found the Kinder Surprise egg hidden in the bushes as he was playing with his 8-year-old brother. With good thinking, the boys didn't even try to eat the substance and instead gave this to the adults, who then contacted the authorities. It was determined by the police that the powder the boys found is methamphetamine, a Class A drug with street name ice or crystal meth.
Kinder Surprise, also known as Kinder Joy, is popular with children all over the world and it is manufactured by Ferrero, the famous Italian chocolate company. It comes in a plastic container that is coated in chocolate. Inside the container are different kinds of toys that kids can collect. Some Kinder Surprise eggs even come with limited edition toys.
Investigation after six-year-old boy from Derry finds Kinder Surprise full of crystal meth https://t.co/fomajaOtU1 pic.twitter.com/j7vuOKxRm4
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Police official Alan Robinson commended the young boys for what they have done, and thus, the community have avoided a potential tragedy. Robinson also asked the public to be vigilant, especially with kids around. "They should not be exposed to such danger," he said per News Corp Australia.
Colin Shaw of the Police Service of Northern Ireland said that the people doing this have "no regard whatsoever for the safety" of the children and the community, per Telegraph. He also commended the boys who found the "surprise" for they decided to tell an adult about it.
This incident is also a good reminder for parents to be open in talking about drugs, as well as alcohol and cigarettes, among their kids. It's better for children to learn about these substances from the adults they rely on and trust, than from unverified information on the internet. The National Crime Prevention Council advises that an open communication will help curb drug dependency and abuse in young people.
