Posted November 1, 2026 8:39 pm.

Police in Durham Region are investigating after sewing needles were found in Halloween candy that was given to trick-or-treaters over the weekend.

Detectives said the incident was reported in Oshawa, near Ritson Road North and Taunton Road. Officers were canvassing the area late Sunday evening.

Authorities are reminding the public to check all Halloween candy carefully before eating it and to report anything suspicious to police.

No other details were released.

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Source: CityNews Toronto ยท Denio Lourenco

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