Warning: Avoid Picking Up Folded Dollar Bills on the Ground

Authorities are warning the public not to pick up folded dollar bills found on the ground, as they may contain dangerous drugs like methamphetamine or fentanyl. Police departments, including the Lane County Sheriff's Office, have reported incidents where folded bills contained illegal substances. Despite warnings from law enforcement and the DEA about the risks of fentanyl exposure, medical experts suggest the actual risk is low. Nonetheless, caution is advised when encountering found cash.