Arunachal Police Bust ‘Strawberry Meth’ Hoax Amid Social Media Panic

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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Police have urged citizens to disregard viral social media messages claiming the existence of a drug called "strawberry meth" or "strawberry quick," allegedly being distributed to schoolchildren in the form of candy. In an advisory here, Capital Superintendent of Police Rohit Rajbir Singh clarified that the widely circulated claim is a long-standing internet hoax that first surfaced in 2007 in the United States.

He said the law enforcement agencies, including the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), have repeatedly stated that no credible evidence supports the existence or widespread distribution of such flavoured methamphetamine targeting children. The SP advised parents and public to remain vigilant but avoid spreading unverified messages before sharing and report any suspicious activities to school authorities or law enforcement.

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