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Woman accused of stashing nearly 30 bags of fentanyl inside her body, sheriff’s office says
By Amanda Alvarado at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A woman was arrested after she allegedly stashed 28 bags of fentanyl inside her body, according to the authorities.Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Gina Redding, 48, passed a roadblock that was set up while utility crews were working on power lines.Redding alleg...
Key takeaway Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Gina Redding, 48, passed a roadblock that was set up while utility crews were working on power lines.
Why this matters in The Midland
The shocking arrest of a woman found with 28 bags of fentanyl hidden inside her body is a stark reminder of the opioid crisis that affects communities beyond Polk County, Florida, including our own in Midland , Texas. As the Permian Basin continues to grow and attract new residents, the risk of illicit substances like fentanyl entering our community also increases. The fact that this woman was able to conceal such a large quantity of the drug inside her body raises concerns about the creative methods traffickers may use to smuggle fentanyl into our area. Local law enforcement agencies must remain vigilant and adapt their strategies to detect and prevent such activities. The discovery of marijuana in the woman's vehicle during the inventory search also highlights the potential for poly-substance trafficking, which can have devastating consequences for users and their families.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? POLK COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A woman was arrested after she allegedly stashed 28 bags of fentanyl inside her body, according to the authorities.Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Gina Redding, 48, passed a roadblock that was set up while utility crews were working on power lines.Redding alleg...
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