Two teenagers suspected of being poisoned by vapes
Two teenagers in Boden are being treated in hospital.
According to the police, they are suspected of having been poisoned – after smoking vapes.
– We want to urge parents to talk to their children and teenagers, says Elisabeth Glaas at the police. News, reports and analyses in Sweden and around the world.
On Friday morning, the police in the northern region were informed that two teenagers in Boden are suspected of having been poisoned – and are being treated in hospital as a result.
The police write on their website:
“Unknown, hazardous substance”
“There is suspicion that they may have ingested some unknown, dangerous substance after smoking vapes, electronic cigarettes.”
“There is suspicion that they may have ingested some unknown, dangerous substance after smoking vapes, electronic cigarettes.”
– We cannot confirm that it is poisoning or that it is vaping, but since there is a suspicion, we want to inform, says Elisabeth Glaas, press spokesperson for the police.
She continues:
– We have had cases before in the region, where young people have been taken to hospital after smoking vapes.
Police appeal
Elisabeth Glaas cannot provide more details about the young people, such as how old they are or the extent of their injuries, but the police now want to urge everyone who smokes vapes to “be extremely careful.”
“We hope that guardians will have a dialogue with their children and teenagers to inform them that smoking these electronic cigarettes can be associated with great risks, if it is not possible to know for sure what they contain,” the police write on their website.
“We hope that guardians will have a dialogue with their children and teenagers to inform them that smoking these electronic cigarettes can be associated with great risks, if it is not possible to know for sure what they contain”
– If you don’t know what these electronic cigarettes contain, think before you try them, says Elisabeth Glaas.
A preliminary investigation into causing bodily harm to bodily harm has been initiated, but there is no suspect in the case. The teenagers’ vapes have been seized for technical examination.
These are vapes
■ Vapes are also called electronic cigarettes.
■ These cigarettes are battery-operated and have a container with liquid consisting of nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerin and flavorings.
■ Vapes can cause respiratory problems.
Source:The Swedish Heart and Lung Foundation
Source:The Swedish Heart and Lung Foundation
