She first noticed a white powdery substance rolled in cellophane taped inside the cardboard applicator, but no tampon.

Cindy originally thought it was a terrorist attack and was going to call the manufacturer but it was her sister who persuaded her to call the police. Once the police tested the substance they confirmed it was in fact cocaine.

The NPS Store, where Cindy purchased the tampons in Salt Lake City, has pulled the brand of tampons from the shelves while police conduct their investigation.

Salt Lake City police detective Carlie Wiechman said, “We’re definitely looking into it until we can figure out exactly what’s going on with the situation … we’re still actively trying to figure out what’s going on with this.”