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Missouri Police Recover Fentanyl Hidden in Barbie Packaging at Independence Discount Store

Police describe the concealment as a known trafficking tactic.

Overview

  • Five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were identified after sale and have been located and secured by police.
  • No injuries or intoxication cases linked to the recovered items have been reported.
  • The substance was taped to the back of the plastic inside the packaging, and the dolls themselves were not tampered with.
  • Cargo Largo store security alerted authorities to a suspicious powder, and field tests confirmed it was fentanyl.
  • Police say the issue appears limited to the Independence location, and an active investigation has not yet determined how the drug entered the packaging or identified suspects.