Contraband
Contraband refers to unauthorized items smuggled into correctional facilities, posing significant security risks. This section provides articles that explore the detection, prevention, and management of Contraband within prisons and jails. Topics include common types of contraband, the methods used to introduce these items, and the technologies and strategies employed to combat this ongoing challenge. Understanding the dynamics of Contraband is crucial for correctional professionals dedicated to maintaining a secure and safe environment. For further insights, explore related topics on Correctional Management.
Both inmates were serving lengthy prison terms for drug trafficking in the Pacific Northwest; they will now spend an additional 11 years in prison
From a prison cell in California, federal prosecutors say a 56-year-old inmate directed an Alaska drug trafficking ring that in recent years smuggled huge quantities of fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine
The contemporary digital landscape is generating vast reservoirs of data that agencies must connect and analyze
Federal courts have balanced the charges, but all states have not followed suit
An 85-year-old man was arrested for trying to smuggle pot to his grandson in prison
The female assassins range in age from 18 to 30
Some of the dispensary owners with criminal records will not be able to operate their businesses after Sunday
Yolanda Beck admitted to smoking the drugs on the day of the incident and left the wrappers behind
Congress is reducing sentencing differences between crack and powder cocaine convictions
An indepth look at continued failed attempts by both the US and Mexico to curb the power of drug cartels
The House voted to close loophole and officially define phones as contraband
As easy as taking candy from a baby
The three are expected to be indicted in the planning of another robbery
Instead of taking the drugs to the police department, the officers worked with the dealer to sell the drugs
Source says inmate may have ingested methamphetamine prior to return to custody
Seizure also included $5 million in cash, “dealt a huge blow” to the narcotics trade
Tips for gaining leverage over inmate contraband lords
US has charged that Christopher “Dudus” Coke ran a massive drug ring in the Eastern US from the Caribbean
Police allege Anthony King orchestrated the killing of Kendra DeGrasse with a contraband phone
Officers found tobacco and pills in the man’s leg
2 attackers have been identified
Man rectally smuggled lighter, rolling papers, marijuana, eight tattooo needles and more
Katrina Wade kept her drug business booming for 6 days before being caught