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Halloween candy with razor blade inside reported in Kenora

The OPP said they received a call Sunday afternoon that a candy package had been tampered with and a razor blade was found inside the candy.

Candy came from Kenora's south side, said concerned citizen

OPP cruiser.
The OPP said they received a complaint on Sunday afternoon that a piece of Halloween candy was found with a razor blade. (Paula Duhatschek/CBC)

Ontario Provincial Police say a piece of Halloween candy with a sharp object inside was reported in Kenora. 

The OPP said they received a call Sunday afternoon that a candy package had been tampered with and a small razor blade was found inside the candy.

The citizen believed the tampered candy had been picked up on the city's south side, police said.

Police are strongly encouraging parents to thoroughly inspect all Halloween treats and check for any packages that have been ripped or opened.

Anyone with information, or has had a similar occurrence, is urged to contact police.