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Hazmat teams respond to Malden apartment building after fentanyl found

A Malden apartment building was transformed into a Hazmat scene after first responders found fentanyl on the premises.

Members of the Malden Police, Fire and Ambulances services responded to the area of Quarry Lane after a medical emergency. After arriving on the scene, officers found an unknown white substance in the apartment.

Out of an abundance of caution, hazmat services were called to analyze what turned out to be fentanyl before cleaning up the rest of the scene.

The area was eventually decontaminated.

THere is no danger to the public at this time.

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