Strange Man's Jelly Causes Mass Vomiting Among Elementary Students in Gyeonggi Region

Simple reagent test conducted... "No drug substances detected"
Police request component analysis from National Forensic Service

At a playground in Yangju-si, Gyeonggi Province, elementary school students experienced collective vomiting symptoms after eating jelly given by a stranger.

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According to the police on the 18th, a man in his 60s, Mr. A, distributed jelly to elementary school students at a playground near an elementary school in Yangju-si, Gyeonggi Province, on the 15th. After eating the jelly, the students complained of vomiting and headaches.

The school immediately reported the incident to the police and notified students and parents, advising them "not to accept drinks, snacks, or candies from strangers." They also urged, "Students themselves, parents, and guardians should never disclose personal information to strangers."

Considering that recently distributed drugs have been disguised as candies and similar forms, the police conducted a preliminary reagent test on the jelly. However, it was reported that no drug substances were detected in the product.

The jelly's expiration date was also confirmed to be until the 11th of next month.

The police requested an analysis from the National Forensic Service (NFS) for an accurate identification of the jelly's components.

Meanwhile, through analysis of nearby closed-circuit television (CCTV), the police identified Mr. A, a man in his 60s residing nearby, as a suspect.

During the police investigation, Mr. A reportedly stated, "I just received food items like jelly from a food bank and distributed them to local children to eat."