Donegal: Vapes containing suspected cannabis worth €3K seized

Searches in Bundoran and Donegal Town followed on from reports of a person taking ill, police say. In a recent operation, vapes containing suspected cannabis worth €3,000 have been seized in Donegal, Ireland. The raids were carried out in Bundoran and Donegal Town after the authorities received reports of an individual falling ill. The police have not disclosed whether the person's condition was directly linked to the suspected cannabis vapes. The seizure is part of an ongoing effort by the authorities to crack down on illegal drug activity in the region. The operation was a collaborative effort between local police and the Revenue Commissioners Customs Service. The vapes, believed to contain cannabis, were found during the search of private residences. The exact number of vapes seized has not been revealed. However, their estimated street value is around €3,000. Vaping has grown in popularity in recent years, with many people using e-cigarettes as an alternative to traditional smoking. However, incidents like this highlight the potential dangers of vaping illegal substances. The use of vapes containing cannabis or other illicit substances can have serious health consequences. The lack of regulation and oversight in the production of these products means that users have little knowledge of what they are inhaling. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaping THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis, can lead to severe lung injury. The CDC has also reported cases of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVAL