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Police investigate after luncheon-goers in Whitestone unknowingly eat cannabis-laced cake

Police say people who ate a cake experienced side effects including a dry mouth, dizziness and disorientation. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

Police are investigating after several people suffered side effects after unknowingly ingesting cannabis-laced cake at a community luncheon in Whitestone, Ont.

West Parry Sound OPP say several members of the community required medical attention after attending the luncheon.

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Police say only the people who ate a chocolate cake experienced side effects including a dry mouth, dizziness and disorientation.

Officers say some people also experienced nausea and vomiting.

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According to police, none of the people who attended the event suffered any serious or lasting effects from consuming the cannabis-infused cake.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.

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