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Investigators have reportedly found cocaine and fentanyl hidden in the packaging of Barbie dolls sold to several unsuspecting customers in Missouri over the weekend.
The incident occurred on March 21 after discount retailer Cargo Largo reported finding a “suspicious powder substance” in the packaging of the dolls, the Independence Police Department (IPD) reported.
Officials determined that five compromised units had been sold, but were able to recover all affected items within hours of launching an investigation.
“This morning at approximately 10:18 a.m., IPD was contacted by Cargo Largo Security regarding a suspicious powder substance contained within the packaging of a Barbie doll,” officials said.
A worker carries Barbie dolls to put them on the shelves of a toy store. (Carlos Garcia Rawlins/File Photo/Reuters / Reuters)
The retailer added in a statement that while initial tests showed the presence of fentanyl, additional tests confirmed the substance was cocaine with traces of fentanyl.
No injuries were reported and police noted that the Barbie dolls themselves were not compromised.
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A box of Barbie dolls doing gymnastics in a toy store section on November 15, 2025. (Nicolas Guyonnet/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images/Getty Images)
The substance was discovered with tape in the back packaging of the dolls, IPD said.
The retailer added that they have identified the source and shared all relevant information with authorities.
A small bag of fentanyl on display on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in London, Ohio. (Ty Wright for The Washington Post via Getty Images/Getty Images)
Following the discovery, Cargo Largo authorized investigators and multiple K9 units to conduct a thorough search of the store and warehouse.
No additional risks have been found, the retailer said.
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Police added that there is no reason to believe that compromised units have been sent to other locations.
“Moving forward, we will schedule regular inspections of both facilities to maintain a safe environment,” the retailer said.
