Lancaster County deputies arrest suspects after minor overdoses on mushroom gummies

Lancaster County deputies arrested two men after a minor overdosed on mushroom gummies bought at a Lincoln smoke shop.

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Lancaster County deputies arrest 2 men after minor overdoses on mushroom gummies in Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb. —

Lancaster County deputies arrested two men after an investigation into synthetic mushroom products sold at Lincoln smoke shops.

Deputies said the case started after a minor overdosed on mushroom gummies purchased from a local store.

Investigators later tested products from Cloud 9 Smoke Shop and said they contained a Schedule I controlled substance.

Mirzah Meskin, 44, and Khalil Meskin, 38, were arrested on possession charges.

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