Two gardaí in hospital after processing seized vape products
Two Garda officers were hospitalized after inhaling chemical fumes from seized cannabis vape products in an Edenderry station. The station has been temporarily closed while authorities investigate the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the potential health risks law enforcement face when handling unregulated or illicit chemical substances.
Edenderry Garda station is to remain closed as garda investigate an incident involving seized vape products that led to two garda being taken to hospital.
Both have been released from hospital after becoming unwell while processing seized cannabis vape products in Co Offaly station.
The incident happened on Wednesday. It is now understood that the two garda inhaled chemicals after the vape devices leaked.
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