BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley Police Department is investigating after a suspicious item was discovered in a trick-or-treat basket on Halloween night.

Officers said a parent reported finding a small vial labeled as fentanyl containing an unknown substance.

The item was secured by police, and no injuries have been reported.

The substance will be sent for laboratory analysis, and the department’s Detective Bureau is handling the ongoing investigation.

Police are urging parents to carefully inspect all Halloween treats.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Beckley Police Department or Crime Stoppers of West Virginia through the free P3 Tips mobile app.

Police say further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.

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