Some brands of mints come in small metal containers. The metal is thin, malleable and can fit in the palm of one’s hand. Consider, if you will, the variety of shanks that can be made from metal like that.
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And its introduction into any facility can be depressingly easy. If you are around long enough, you will recognize forgetful staffers who have a low comprehension of safety. If one of these boxes is innocently, but stupidly, brought in by staffers who simply want to freshen their breath, danger is not far away. A simple diversion executed at the right time can separate the raw material from staff.
At home, I made the double-bladed version with no tools and one sock. It took less than a half hour and is surprisingly sharp. It was easy to do. I simply employed pressure, bending, and persistence. If it moves, it will dislodge.
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And let us not forget the simple single blade variety. This one took considerably less time and was easy to make an edge by stomping. Think of the possible mayhem that can occur over a little candy box.
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It is another uncomfortable corrections fact: If we can conceive it, offenders can probably do it. If we can imagine a simple candy box turning into a weapon, then some weapons-smith somewhere is doing it right now in some facility.
