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Catching Contraband: Discoveries in October

Thanks to the efforts of staff, contraband was discovered at various locations in October.

K-9 Justice uncovers drugs, tobacco, cell phones

When the California State Prison-Los Angeles County K-9 unit was summoned to the Release and Receiving area to search property being issued to A Facility, K-9 Justice hit on two boxes.

The boxes were secured and after being searched in October, staff uncovered the following contraband:

  • nearly two pounds of methamphetamine
  • one pound of THC wax
  • nearly four pounds of tobacco, rolling papers
  • six cell phones
  • a dozen MP3 players
  • three cordless earbuds
  • a radio
  • and 18 corded headphones.
CSP-LAC contraband finds for October from K-9 Justice.

High Desert State Prison finds

Custody staff at High Desert State Prison in Susanville turned up numerous weapons during searches. During cell searches, they found five manufactured weapons and a hacksaw.

A weapon found at High Desert state prison as part of the catching contraband effort.
Manufactured weapons at High Desert State Prison.

Contraband round-up compiled by Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor


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