Garda Officers Fall Ill Handling Vapes | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Two Garda officers collapsed while handling confiscated vape products at Edenderry Station, sparking a health scare and raising alarms about unregulated vaping. One remains hospitalized, the other released; officials are investigating whether cannabinoids or faulty lithium batteries caused the incident, especially as warm weather may have contributed. The station was shut down for decontamination, with Tullamore stepping in to handle local policing. Experts warn of serious health risks from these vapes, particularly among youth who often use them without knowing what’s inside — a situation…