Judge Binds Mushroom Gummy Sale Charges to District Court
Two brothers face felony drug charges over undercover sales of psychedelic gummies and tablets at Lincoln smoke shops.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Drug Crime
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Lancaster County Court Judge Thomas Zimmerman bound charges of possession of psychedelic drugs with intent to deliver over to district court against Mirzah Meskin, 44, and Khalil Meskin, 38, in a one-page order finding probable cause. The charges stem from undercover sales at Cloud 9 Smoke Shop at 821 S. 11th St.
Why it matters
The case follows a 17-year-old's adverse reaction to mushroom gummies bought at a Cloud 9 store, which left the teen in a coma for a couple of days. It highlights scrutiny of psychedelic products sold through smoke shops in Lincoln and Lancaster County.
Charges of possession of psychedelic drugs with intent to deliver have been bound over to district court against Mirzah Meskin, 44, and Khalil Meskin, 38. The brothers' arraignments have been set for later this month.
The players
Lancaster County Court
The Lancaster County Court handles criminal matters in the county and presided over the probable cause hearing.
Thomas Zimmerman
Thomas Zimmerman is the Lancaster County Court judge who issued the order finding probable cause.
The details
Khalil Meskin allegedly sold MK Finest Exotic Blend Gummies, which tested positive for acetylpsilocin, at Cloud 9 on Jan. 22, and Mirzah Meskin allegedly sold Magic Mint Micro Dot Magic Mushroom tablets on Feb. 10. The judge stated the state met its burden of proof and established probable cause.
Timeline
May 8, 2025: Sheriff's office took a report from the family about the teen's reaction.
Jan. 22: Khalil Meskin allegedly sold gummies to an undercover investigator.
Feb. 10: Mirzah Meskin allegedly sold mushroom tablets.
Oct. 10: Judge took the matter under advisement at the end of the hearing.
Nov. 3, 2026: Judge's order binding charges to district court was published.
Legal Context
The case extends a county-wide effort in which undercover purchases were made at nearly all of the roughly 50 smoke shops in Lancaster County and products were tested for psilocin. Charges now move from those purchases into the district court process.
Residents who buy mushroom gummies or similar products at local smoke shops face uncertainty about what those products contain, as lab testing has found psychedelic substances in items sold as ordinary goods. Shoppers may want to check product labels and ask sellers about testing before purchase.
The takeaway
Products sold openly at smoke shops can contain substances that are not disclosed on packaging, and the Lincoln case shows the potential health consequences. Shoppers should verify ingredients before consuming any gummy or tablet product.
What happens next
The brothers' arraignments have been set for later this month in district court.
Further reading
For more on related cases, see Drug Crime coverage in Lincoln.
Source note: This article includes information reported by JournalStar.
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