It’s alarming when parents can’t always be sure if other families around their children are trustworthy. In a shocking case from Minnesota, a middle schooler allegedly handed out THC products to her classmates—products that her parents supplied. Several students became sick as a result.
12-Year-Old Distributes THC at School
A 12-year-old student at Horizon Middle School in Moorhead, Minnesota, was caught distributing THC gummies and vape cartridges to classmates.
Police responded on May 18, 2026, after multiple students reported to the nurse’s office showing signs of impairment, including slow movements, bloodshot eyes, elevated heart rates, and vomiting. Two students were taken to the hospital, CBS Minnesota reported.
One student told authorities she had received “sour strips” from the middle schooler. A urine test confirmed THC use in one of the impaired students.
Parents Face Multiple Charges
The girl’s parents, Martin and Amanda Hulst, are facing nine charges, including drug possession of hallucinogens and child endangerment. Authorities said the Hulsts supplied their daughter with THC products to take to school and distribute to other students.
Video surveillance from the school reportedly showed the 12-year-old handing out gummies in the hallways. When police contacted the parents, they were still on vacation in California, leaving the child in the care of her grandparents.
Massive Drug Operation at Home
A search warrant at the Hulsts’ home revealed what police described as a “massive drug operation.” Investigators found:
- A child’s bedroom filled with boxes of THC vape cartridges
- A basement resembling a commercial storefront with display cabinets, packaging materials, a scale, and “Thank You” bags
- Over 600 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms hidden in a Coors Light bag
- Large amounts of THC wax, cartridges, and over $70,000 in cash stashed in various safes
Police also recovered a red candy strip from the daughter’s sweatshirt pocket that matched what was distributed at school.
Arrests and Legal Proceedings
Martin and Amanda Hulst were taken into custody during a traffic stop at a North Dakota airport, FOX9 reported. Authorities are continuing the investigation into the distribution and potential risks to other students.
