Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say

Police in Missouri recovered five Barbie doll packages containing fentanyl that were sold at a discount store, according to authorities. The contaminated dolls have all been retrieved, preventing broader distribution of the synthetic opioid to consumers. Fentanyl, a potent narcotic responsible for a significant portion of U.S. overdose deaths, is typically distributed in powder or pill form, making its presence in toy packaging an unusual trafficking method. The discovery raises concerns about how illicit drugs are being concealed and distributed through retail channels. Police have not yet disclosed details about how the fentanyl ended up in the packages or whether arrests have been made.