Kinder Surprise Egg Filled With Crystal Methamphetamine Nearly Devoured By Child


Irish authorities believe that a 5-year-old child’s Kinder Surprise egg was actually loaded with crystal methamphetamine. The illicit confection was found in Northern Ireland’s countryside, near the town of Limavady.

Members of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) posted a statement on Sunday, May 29, which confirmed that the incident involving the Kinder egg had occurred. Inspector Colin Shaw detailed the sequence of events.

“The contents of the bag, which was found inside a toy egg, is believed to be methamphetamine. This small quantity of drugs will be disposed of by police.”

Crystal methamphetamine filled Kinder Surprise Egg
Was there crystal meth in a child’s Kinder egg? [Image via Andrey Lobachev/Shuttershock]

Shaw’s official police statement about the meth candy egg underlined the severity of finding such a dangerous substance inside of a product intended for children. He noted the symbolism in how easy it was for the young man to gain access to the drugs and how prevention programs were necessary to avoid such situations — particularly when they arise outside of parental supervision.

“This incident is of the uppermost concern for all of us. Tackling the use and supply of illegal drugs is a priority for us and the possibility that something so potentially dangerous has been discarded where children could find it is deeply concerning. We work continually with partners in education, youth provision and health services to educate people about the dangers of drugs and to deter them from becoming involved in drugs.”

Disturbed by the Kinder Surprise egg’s toxic filling, Shaw went on to call upon the local community to be vigilant about drug use in their own neighborhoods. Without the collaboration of everyone, he said it would be impossible for crystal meth to be eradicated.

“I would ask everyone in the local community to help us and if you have information about the sale or misuse of illegal drugs, please contact us on 101. It is only with your assistance and information that we can identify offenders and bring them to justice. I don’t want members of the local community to find drugs on their street, however this incident just reminds us that criminals have no regard whatsoever for the safety of local residents, and I am thankful that this child had the sense to speak to an adult about what he discovered.”

Local politicians also weighed in on the methamphetamine-stuffed Kinder Egg, reported the Belfast Telegraph. Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) councillor for Limavady Alan Robinson lamented the bothersome coincidence, noting that local constituents had reached out to him.

“On Sunday night I was contacted by a gentleman whose nephew had found a Kinder egg hidden in a hedge in the Edenmore Road area of Limavady. When the child opened the plastic section, hidden within was a small sealed plastic bag containing a white powder. Having passed the contents to the police the family have told me that they have informed them that it contained an illegal drug… By the grace of God the item was passed to the children’s father who alerted the police. As a father of a child, I know how enticing Kinder eggs and their contents are to children. In this instance the children are to be commended for passing the contents to their parents.”

Following suit with local police, he also asked for the community to be mindful of the danger of crystal meth and other drugs.

“This weekend the Limavady community could have been learning about a tragedy and I therefore make a community appeal asking for vigilance. Our children are precious and they should not be exposed to such danger.”

Crystal methamphetamine filled Kinder Surprise Egg
A disturbing defect in a child’s Kinder egg has called a community to push back against crystal meth. [Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images]

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