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Winnipeg police add to reports of sharp metal found in Halloween candy

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Winnipeg police have received reports of sharp metal items, specifically straight pins, found inside Halloween candies given out during trick-or-treating events. These incidents occurred in both the southeast and northwest regions of the city. Police are urging parents to carefully inspect their children’s collected treats for any signs of tampering or dangerous objects.

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As of November 3, 2026, Winnipeg police have received two reports of straight pins found in mini chocolate bars distributed during Halloween: one on High Ridge Road in Royalwood and another on Sinclair Street in Garden City. This incident follows similar cases across Canada, including sharp metal objects discovered in candy in Drummondville, Quebec, and sewing needles found in Oshawa, Ontario. Winnipeg police advise parents to inspect their children’s candy for any signs of tampering and report any discoveries to the non-emergency line at 204-986-6222.

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WINNIPEG - Winnipeg police are encouraging parents and guardians to check their children’s Halloween candy after receiving reports of metal objects embedded inside. asserted

police → encourage → objects

Police say they’ve had two reports of straight pins found in mini chocolate bars — one in Winnipeg’s southeast and another in the northwest. asserted

they → say → northwest

Winnipeg police add to reports of sharp metal found in Halloween candy

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