Police in Independence, Missouri, discovered fentanyl inside Barbie doll packages sold at a local discount store. All five contaminated packages have been recovered, with no injuries reported. The investigation continues.
The Independence Police Department reported on Saturday that security at Cargo Largo, a discount store in Independence, Missouri, found a suspicious powder substance inside the packaging of a Barbie doll. Tests confirmed the substance was fentanyl, a potent opioid. Officers worked with the store to identify that five such contaminated Barbie packages had been sold to customers. Within hours, all five packages were recovered safely. Police stated, 'There is no reason to believe compromised units were sent to other retailers and no injuries have been reported.' The department shared this information via a social media post, noting that the investigation remains ongoing. No further details on how the fentanyl ended up in the packages were provided.
