Two gardaí hospitalised after processing vape products

Two Gardaí were hospitalized after falling ill while processing seized vape products at a station in County Offaly. The station has been closed for investigation and deep cleaning.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding the safety of law enforcement officers handling potentially hazardous illicit substances.
Two Gardaí have been hospitalised following an incident involving seized vapes at Edenderry Garda Station in Co Offaly.
Gardaí say the two male members were involved in processing vape products seized from a commercial premises during a recent investigation, when they became unwell yesterday.
Both male members were taken to hospital, where they remain under medical assessment.
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