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Police warn parents about strawberry meth

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By ABC7
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
March 13, 2012 (CHICAGO)

Police say it's known as strawberry quick or strawberry meth. It looks like a type of candy called Pop Rocks but it's actually crystal meth. Police say it comes in other flavors including chocolate.

Authorities are urging parents to tell their children not to take candy from anyone, even a classmate.

Police warn strawberry meth could be dangerous.

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