Pill found in another Halloween candy bar in Grande Prairie

Another pill has been found in a tamperedHalloween candy bar this time in Grande Prairie.

RCMP reported Tuesday they had received a complaint about a pill inserted in a Snickers mini-candy bar.

A man bit into the bar and atehalf the pill; he then noticed the other half stuck in the treat, Grande Prairie RCMP said. The wrapper appeared to have beenopened and resealed.

The man wentto hospital as a precaution. So far, the pill has not been identifiedby RCMP.

The case is similar to ones that happened in Lloydminster, where RCMP have received a total of five complaints about tampered Halloween candy. Three of the cases involved pills.

All of the incidents are under investigation, Lloydminster RCMP said Monday.

There are no reports of children getting sick. Police urgeparents to examine all Halloween treats, and if they find something suspicious to keep it and call police.

"At this point, the police are investigating each incident separately, but are co-ordinating the investigations," Lloydminster Const.Grant Kirzinger said Monday.

"We feel it's important to stress the conscientious use of social media, as we are aware there have been a number of posts on Facebook regarding claims of candy tampering in the Lloydminster area.

"We urge people using social media not to spread unsubstantiated allegations, particularly those of a criminal nature, but instead to use social media to share more practical and commonsense advice."

Kirzinger said he sees no link between the Snickers bar case in Lloydminster and the one in Grande Prairie.

In Lloydminster, RCMP said a child bit into the Snickers bar and found apill marked with the letters "APO." The child did not swallow the pill.

RCMP saidthe wrapper had been opened and resealed.

The investigations continue.