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Fentanyl-Tainted Barbie Dolls Recovered, No Injuries Reported

3/22/2026

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All five Barbie dolls sold at Cargo Largo have been recovered and were contaminated with fentanyl.
The fentanyl was taped inside the packaging and did not contaminate the dolls themselves.
The Independence Police Department says the investigation began March 21 after a report of a suspicious powder.
No injuries have been reported, and the investigation remains active.
The department urges buyers of a doll from March 19–20 to contact them.

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Story summary

All five Barbie dolls sold at Cargo Largo have been recovered and were contaminated with fentanyl.
The fentanyl was taped inside the packaging and did not contaminate the dolls themselves.
The Independence Police Department says the investigation began March 21 after a report of a suspicious powder.
No injuries have been reported, and the investigation remains active.
The department urges buyers of a doll from March 19–20 to contact them.