A Corrections1 member in Calif. submitted these photos of a shank hidden in a prison toilet.
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At first glance, it would be very difficult to tell if a weapon was hidden in the toilet bowl.
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But using a simple hook can reveal a dangerous shank hidden inside a cell toilet.
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The C1 member wrote: “This is a great way for the inmates to hide weapons from staff.”
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