Used Syringe Found in Child's Halloween Candy Bag in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia RCMP issued a warning after a parent discovered a used syringe without a cap in their child's trick-or-treating bag in Beaver Bank on Oct. 31. No injuries were reported, and police believe the item originated from O'Leary Drive.
A parent in Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia, discovered a used syringe without a cap inside their child's Halloween trick-or-treating bag on Oct. 31. The parent reported the finding to police at approximately 8:30 p.m. 
No one was hurt in the incident. Officers advised the parents to dispose of all the candy contained in the affected bag.
Police believe the syringe came from O'Leary Drive and are continuing to investigate the neighbourhood. The Nova Scotia RCMP urged adults to be cautious when checking children's treats after trick-or-treating and to report any suspicious items or activity to police. 
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020 or Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.