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LAX security guard allegedly caught with 24 pounds of fentanyl in airport bathroom
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· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The guard allegedly had 24 pounds of the substance. A security guard has been caught with a large quantity of fentanyl.
A security guard has been caught with a large quantity of fentanyl. The guard allegedly had 24 pounds of the substance. This incident occurred in an airport bathroom.
Further details about the incident are available from CBS News. The source reports on the guard's alleged involvement with the significant amount of fentanyl.
The incident reportedly took place at LAX, but specifics about the circumstances and any potential consequences for the guard are not provided here. For more information, readers can refer to the CBS News report.
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Category: News Published: August 25, 2026 Source: CBS News Reading time: 1 min
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