(Toledo, IA) – An Iowa Department of Transportation road crew in Tama County came across an unexpected find, recently. In a social media post, the Tama County Sheriff’s Office says, “While doing their normal maintenance and daily rounds along Highway 21 south of Highway 30, our Iowa DOT crew came across this roadside surprise. Just another reminder that these folks do a whole lot more for Iowa than people realize.

“At first glance,” authorities said, the road crew thought it was a nail file or grooming kit. Something you’d toss in a glove box and forget about. “Turns out,” the sheriff’s said, “it was less self care and more future court appearance. Inside this stylish little zip up case were needles, syringes, assorted tools, and a large baggie of a white crystal substance that absolutely does not belong on Iowa highways, in a manicure kit, or anywhere near good decision making.”

Tongue-in-cheek, the sheriff’s office said in their post, “If this belongs to you and you are suddenly wondering where your portable felony went, please stop by the Tama County Sheriff’s Office to claim it. Bring your ID. Bring patience. Expect questions. Paperwork will follow. Regret is likely. For everyone else, rest easy knowing this roadside science project has been picked up and will not be returning to circulation.”

Authorities issued a reminder also, that “if your grooming kit contains syringes and methamphetamine, it is not a grooming kit. It is evidence.”