Contraband: Drugs

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What to do (and what not to do) when an inmate ingests drugs
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There are some key steps correctional officers must take before medical personnel arrive
VeroVision Mail Screener
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The VeroVision™ Mail Screener supports mail inspection at correctional facilities through innovative and efficient detection of illicit substances, using powerful imaging spectrometers and modern sensor technology to target distinct illicit drugs and common cutting agents found in mail items. Learn more at www.chemimage.com
Super Max Prison Drugs Prison Documentary
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Super Max Prison Drugs Prison Documentary
Inmate caught with meth in mouth
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According to court documents, an inmate was caught with meth in her mouth at MDC.
Cat caught smuggling marijuana into prison
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Corrections officers stopped a cat after it was caught attempting to smuggle bags of cannabis into a prison.
New prison aims to cut back contraband
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Jails across the country are constantly fighting inmates from sneaking stuff in. DeSoto County is building a new jail with that in mind.
An inside look at the Albany County Jail
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The entire Jail is turned upside down as the Albany County Sheriff's Office searches for anything illegal inside the facility.
Inmates light mattresses on fire
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Investigators said it was likely moonshine that sparked the lock down. Several inmates were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
Woman arrested for bringing drugs to inmate
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Near Tulsa, Okla., a 20-year-old woman is under arrest, accused of trying to bring narcotics into the jail and pass it on to an inmate during a visit.
Drugs in chips bag lands woman in jail
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The girlfriend of a Shelby County inmate is behind bars for offering him more than just food during their weekend visitation. Aaron Shelton was caught passing Xanax pills in a bag of chips while visiting her boyfriend in jail.
Tenn. jailers fired in contraband controversy
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Four Tennessee jailers were fired after a bonfire at a Tate County work center led to an investigation that uncovered illegal contraband.
Shakedown uncovers drugs, alcohol
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Metropolitan Detention Center officers conducted a massive search for drugs, alcohol, and gang-related items.