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• A 7-year-old boy found suspected methamphetamine (also known as crystal meth or meth) and $85 in cash among his Halloween candy on October 31, 2008. The boy's parents, Lars and Shelly Brosdahl, called police, who confirmed that the substance was methamphetamine. The boy said a teenager dropped the substance into his bag as he was passing by. MSNBC: Crystal meth found in boy's trick-or-treat bag (November 4, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Police estimate the amount of Meth was worth up to $200 MSNBC: Crystal meth found in boy's trick-or-treat bag (November 4, 2008)
  2. The boy went trick or treating with his 9-year-old sister on Halloween
  3. The boy told his parents an "older kid" asked him if he wanted candy MSNBC: Crystal meth found in boy's trick-or-treat bag (November 4, 2008)
  4. When he told the teen he would like candy, the teenager dropped the bag of meth in the boy's trick or treat bag
  5. The indecent took place in Ramsey, Minnesota, north of Minneapolis
  6. The boy's parents reported the substance looked like rock candy MSNBC: Crystal meth found in boy's trick-or-treat bag (November 4, 2008)
  7. The young man who gave the child meth may have been a suspect fleeing police MSNBC: Crystal meth found in boy's trick-or-treat bag (November 4, 2008)
  8. There had been a report of assault in the area earlier that evening
  9. As of November 4, 2008, police had not arrested anyone for giving the boy meth
  10. Meth is a highly addictive psychostimulant

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