'Ghost smoke' candies seized in Penang

GEORGE TOWN (Bernama): The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry in Penang seized 14 packets of the so-called "ghost smoke" candy in an operation in Bukit Tengah near here Monday (July 29).

Enforcement chief Chin Ching Chung said the products were seized from a business premises during checks conducted in Seberang Perai Tengah.

"Also seized were related documents such as invoices. Initial investigation found that all the seized products were using false and dubious trade descriptions, " he said in a statement Tuesday (July 30).

A total of 59 premises including wholesalers, retailers and hawkers at schools were inspected since July 23, he said.

So far, Chin said only one shop was found selling the candy.

The candy produces a smoke-like vapour and a recent video showing children "smoking" it had gone viral on social media sites, causing much concern to parents and the authorities. – Bernama