New warning ahead of Halloween as fake candy seized in NJ

Warning for parents ahead of Halloween after New Jersey official seized colorful methamphetamine that could be mistaken for candy. Chief investigative correspondent Aaron Katurski is here with the details. Good morning, Aaron. Good morning, Michael. It's a timely one for sure. The discovery of drugs disguised as candy has police reminding parents to inspect Halloween treats. Just last month, authorities in New Jersey said they seized tablets marketed as ecstasy that tested positive for methamphetamine and that could be mistaken for something harmless. Because some of the tablets were pressed into the shapes of cartoon characters or stamped with popular insignias. Others were dyed in bright colors to resemble vitamins or candy. In a report obtained by ABC News, New Jersey State Police said it could be difficult for children or parents to tell the difference. So with Halloween approaching, the state police said the presence of illicit drugs designed to resemble candy or vitamins creates a heightened concern for accidental exposure. The authorities are urging parents this morning to inspect treats for... Misspelled brand names, unbranded packaging, or anything unusual or unwrapped. Rebecca. All right. You got to go through it. It's not the most fun thing to do as a parent or a kid, but you got to check the candy over before you start eating it. Thank you, Aaron.