Four arrested after I-40 traffic stop involving 5-year-old leads to meth, fentanyl seizure

A traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Putnam County earlier this month led to the seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl and other suspected narcotics.
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A traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Putnam County earlier this month led to the seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl and other suspected narcotics.
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