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Mini-chopper drops tobacco into state prison yard

Lieutenant noticed a small helicopter flying over the gates

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By C1 Staff

CALHOUN CO., Ga. — Four people were caught using a remote-controlled helicopter to drop contraband into a prison yard in Calhoun County.

According to WALB, a lieutenant noticed a small helicopter flying over the gates. A search of the area turned up a suspicious black Dodge car that contained both the model helicopter and two pounds of tobacco.

Authorities say the group already made two drops, but prison officials found the contraband before inmates did.