Royal Mail has launched an investigation after video emerged showing postal workers at a delivery office in Clapham, south London, allegedly consuming hash brownies from an unclaimed parcel and appearing to be under the influence.
The footage, which surfaced on Tuesday, purportedly shows staff struggling to stand after eating the cannabis-laced snacks. One worker, who appeared bewildered, had to be helped with his delivery trolley. A colleague could be heard advising him: “You’re just really high.” The worker later corrected a female colleague in slurred speech, saying: “I had four in all.”
The video indicated that the package, marked “Edibles by Pablo Chocobar”, had gone unclaimed for a month at an address that was empty. A caption stated staff opened it and handed out the contents, which were eaten between 5.30am and 7.30am. Another caption claimed one worker “was walking to a door and thought he was walking forever”.
Royal Mail is considering disciplinary action, with unconfirmed reports that some staff have been suspended. A spokesperson said: “Royal Mail expects the highest standards of behaviour from our people at all times. We are taking this matter very seriously.” The company added that it has commenced an investigation and is reminding staff of correct procedures for dealing with undeliverable items.
Royal Mail confirmed that no one has suffered any health or wellbeing problems as a result of the incident.
