'Magic Mushrooms' Intercepted By Customs In Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Psychedelic mushrooms were seized by federal authorities in Philadelphia this week, according to officials.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia Tuesday seized more than 12 pounds of psilocybin mushroom gummies, chocolates, and capsules being shipped to Spain from California.

The shipment, which arrived as an express consignment parcel, was labeled as supplements. However, samples of the gummies, chocolate, and capsules field-tested positive for the properties of psilocybin.

The shipment contained 50 packages of gummies, 40 chocolate bars, and 10 packages of capsules.

"Customs and Border Protection officers aren’t altering our mindset when it comes to intercepting dangerous drugs, especially psychedelic drugs masquerading as less-threatening gummies and chocolates," Cleatus P. Hunt, Jr., Area Port Director for CBP’s Area Port of Philadelphia, said. "CBP remains committed to combatting drug trafficking organizations by seizing their illicit shipments at our nation’s ports of entry."

CBP officers and agents seized an average of 1,571 pounds of drugs, including 78 pounds of fentanyl, every day at our nation’s air, sea, and land ports of entry.