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Child exposed to meth after picking up random dollar bill found on floor, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: WALA News team, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Medical checks were performed on a child who came into contact with a substance.
A warning has been issued to families after an incident in Alabama. Medical checks were performed on a child who came into contact with a substance. The child is safe, according to investigators.
The substance was found on a dollar bill that the child picked up at a business. Testing revealed the presence of a certain drug. Further details about the incident are available from authorities in Daphne, Alabama, who are investigating the matter and advising people on how to handle unknown items in public.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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