But what was once a simple annoyance is now a growing problem in prisons and jails across America. Cellphones are becoming the newest form of coveted contraband, allowing inmates to communicate freely with the outside world and, ... Cellphones are making their way into jails and prison through all kinds of methods:
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Having purchased items through the proper channels is no defense in prison. Most people think of prison contraband in terms of weapons or drugs—homemade knives, guns, and other harmful things. In our prison, contraband can be an extra pair of panties.
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Overview, location, hours, gift shop, features, patronage, and links. ... Prison Contraband Exhibit ... "Contraband" is any item that represents a serious threat to the security and safety of the institution. This exhibit shows the craftiness and creativeness of inmates who manufacture weapons from materials found within the...
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Another way for inmates to dodge prison eavesdropping is to gain their own phones. Prison authorities have found it's surprisingly easy for prison inmates to get their hands on working cell phones (with chargers to boot).
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A. A person, not otherwise authorized by law, commits promoting prison contraband: ... C. Promoting prison contraband if the contraband is a deadly weapon, dangerous instrument or explosive is a class 2 felony. Promoting prison contraband if the contraband is a dangerous drug, narcotic drug or marijuana is a class 2 felony.
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Acting U.S. Attorney Carolyn Adams says the indictments announced today center on the smuggling of contraband such as cigarettes, cell phones, a knife, and even heroin into the prison by corrections officers, a cook and a correctional treatment specialist.
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Acting U.S. Attorney Carolyn Adams says the indictments announced Friday center on the smuggling of contraband, such as cigarettes, cell phones, a knife and heroin, into the prison by corrections officers, a cook and a correctional treatment specialist.
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-- Cell phones becoming one of most prized contraband items - Cell phones have joined the ranks of the most prized illicit commodities inside Texas prison cells...
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Contraband problem? What problem? 01/06/2007 ... "Smuggled weapons put prison guards at risk, and cell phones enable illegal businesses to be run from prison cells. The Minister must assure the public that he is doing all in his power to greatly improve visitor surveillance and searches.
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His comments came after the Irish Prison Service widened its search of the country's maximum security prison as more contraband has been found.
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