MIAMI – A Miami man was arrested this week after police received a tip that he was selling marijuana-laced candy.
Christopher Vazquez, 34, appeared in bond court Wednesday on charges of trafficking marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to sell and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond was set at $26,000.
Miami police officers seized 59 clear plastic bags, 184 push pops, 54 chocolate bars and six candy bars -- all of which were laced with marijuana. Police said they confiscated 51.63 pounds of marijuana and found $1,600 in Vazquez's pocket.
Police said they don't know from where the pot candy is coming and whether it is being manufactured in Miami or somewhere else.
Further details were not immediately released pending the investigation.
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