This makeshift wooden cell phone device with wires attached was confiscated from a inmate during a random shakedown conducted in the dormitory. This makeshift device is made-up like a conventional charger; but made of wood. The device has two prongs with wires attached; metal and wires where fused together. The wires are plugged into any wall outlet. This particular device; if you are not paying attention to detail can be easily overlooked when covered-up and hidden under microwaves.This item makes it less obvious there is a charger in the wall outlet. The wires were made long enough. You plug the real phone jack into this device to keep it from plain view if the device is conceal correctly.
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Great work officers!
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