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Shipment of face masks sent to Australia found to contain THC

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A face mask which tested positive for THC. (Source: Australian Border Force)

A face mask which tested positive for THC. (Source: Australian Border Force) (Source: Supplied)

Police in Australia are investigating after a shipment of "nourishing" face masks were found to contain THC.

On October 2, the Australian Border Force found 144 pouches of Plan 36.5 brand daily ampoule face masks purporting to nourish the skin with honey, propolis extract and cica tree.

The package, weighing 8.4kg, instead tested positive for delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) – the main psychoactive compound in cannabis.

A shipment of face masks containing THC. (Source: Australian Border Force)

A shipment of face masks containing THC. (Source: Australian Border Force) (Source: Supplied)

"They called us in to investigate and identify the owners, who must have very dry skin by now…" Australian Federal Police said today on social media.

"We’d love to find the owners to chat skin care tips, read them their rights, talk jail sentences, etc."

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