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Woman accused of stashing nearly 30 bags of fentanyl inside her body, sheriff’s office says
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amanda Alvarado , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The sheriff's office reported that the woman had nearly 30 bags of the substance concealed.
A woman was arrested in Polk County, Florida, after allegedly hiding a large quantity of fentanyl inside her body. The sheriff's office reported that the woman had nearly 30 bags of the substance concealed. The woman, identified as 48-year-old Gina Redding, was taken into custody after passing a roadblock set up for utility work.
Further details of the incident are available from the source. The Polk County Sheriff's office is handling the case, with Sheriff Grady Judd involved in the investigation. For more information on the arrest and charges, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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