Four middle school students in Margate were transported to a hospital on Wednesday after consuming edibles.
Margate Police said as many as eight students at Margate Middle School ingested what was likely THC/CBD gummies. The three students who were not hospitalized were released to their parents in stable condition.
“The investigation is ongoing,” said a spokesman for the Margate Police Department. “All seven students’ parents were notified.”
Margate Middle School is at 500 NW 65th Ave. and enrolls students from sixth to eighth grades.
Broward County Schools put out this statement: “The school’s administration confirmed several students were treated and four students were transported for medical evaluation today after consuming candy or food believed to have been laced with an unknown substance. Out of an abundance of caution, emergency services were contacted immediately and students received appropriate care.
“School and District administrators are working with authorities to determine the source of the food and ensure student safety. Parents are reminded to speak to their child(ren) about not sharing or eating food or candy that does not come from home and to report anything concerning to a trusted adult.”