2-Year-Old Toddler Found During Drug Bust in North Carolina Tests Positive for Fentanyl

Mar. 16, 2025

An infant has tested positive for fentanyl.Photo:Andrew Lichtenstein / Getty Images

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A 2-year-old has tested positive for Fentanyl after being found during a large drug bust in North Carolina.

Of the seizures made were $93,554 worth of crystal methamphetamine, $81,034 worth of fentanyl, $21,131 worth of marijuana and $1,038 worth of cocaine, the outlet reports.

The press release also states that the other charges included possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, driving while intoxicated and carrying a concealed weapon.

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A total of 193 citations were also handed out alongside the arrests for violations including reckless driving, driving while license revoked, driving without a driver’s license, speeding and having no insurance.

PEOPLE has reached out to the law enforcement for more information on the investigation.

Per CBS the agencies stated their request in the news release for regular drug busts to be performed following this latest operation, writing,“This operation may be conducted semi-annually, specifically around the EBCI per capita paycheck disbursement week.”

source: people.com