K‑9 searches find contraband at Gabilan, Wasco

January 30, 2026

CDCR Central Unit K-9 teams found contraband at Gabilan Conservation Camp, at left, and Wasco State Prison-Reception Center. The searches turned up drugs and cell phones.

Two recent searches led by the CDCR Central Region K-9 Unit turned up contraband at Gabilan Conservation Camp and Wasco State Prison-Reception Center.

The K-9s are specially trained in the detection of narcotics and unauthorized cell phones. The K-9 units are responsible for detecting illicit items that pose serious threats to security. Their ability to detect materials hidden in the most unlikely places is often the difference between a quiet day and a dangerous incident.

Gabilan Camp search turns up drugs, phones

Contraband found by CDCR K-9 team at Gabilan Conservation Camp included phones and drugs.

A Jan. 27 search led by the Central Region K-9 Unit resulted in the discovery of contraband at Gabilan Conservation Camp. The search found phones, drugs, tobacco and more.

The following items were discovered:

10 cellular phones
3 wireless headphones
1 wireless watch
3 grams of methamphetamine
92 grams of THC gummies
2,050 grams of tobacco
1 nicotine

K-9s find drugs, phones at WSP-RC

On Jan. 26, a search led by the Central Region K-9 Unit resulted in the discovery of contraband at Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC).

In a proactive contraband interdiction effort, WSP-RC K-9 Officer J. Martinez and his four-legged partner Galla discovered large amounts of contraband. Their finds prevented the introduction of a controlled substance in the incarcerated population.

Contraband discovered: