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A "trick-or-treat" candy scare that sent shivers through a Maryland town turned out to be nothing more than a mischievous "trick" by a 9-year-old, who slipped a sewing needle into their own candy bag, authorities said.

Police initially warned Rockville residents to "inspect all candy" after receiving reports that two children were given gummy bear packages containing sewing needles on Halloween. The alarming discovery led authorities to pinpoint several neighborhood blocks as possible sources.

In an update to the Nov. 1 report, the Rockville City Police Department said they traced the incident back to one of the children involved, confirming it was a prank.

"The incident was a hoax carried out by a 9-year-old child within

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