Dummy Sold Laced Smarties to Undercover Detectives: Police

A Palos Hills man is in trouble with police over some sweet treats with an illegal kick.

Alexander Pacura, 21, is charged with felony possession of a controlled substance on July 26, Palos Hills police said.

Pacura is accused of selling candy laced with a drug to undercover detectives, police said. He appeared in Chicago court on July 27 for a bond hearing.

The Smarties candies tested positive for the amphetamines, a schedule 1 narcotic, police said.

Amphetamines increase focus and keep the user awake longer while decreasing appetite and fatigue. Long-term use of high doses can cause delusions and psychosis. They are commonly prescribed to children as treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Palos Hills Police Chief Paul Madigan expressed concerns about how illegal drugs are being distributed and warns parents to speak with their children about how narcotics are making their way into the community.

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