contraband
Coverage of contraband in the Nexus archive.
- Quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond found guilty in separate alleged prison attack in Tennessee
Austin Drummond was found guilty of attempted manslaughter and possessing contraband in a penal facility following a 2023 prison attack. He faces sentencing on August 31 for this case, separate from a 2025 quadruple murder accusation. Co-defendant Andrew Brown was also convicted in the prison fight.
- Contraband seized during surprise search at Parappana Agrahara prison; undertrial booked
Contraband was seized during a surprise search at Parappana Agrahara prison, and an undertrial was booked in the incident.
- Corrections officer at Milan prison who had sex with inmate summoned for no-contact violation
Cara Wozniak, a corrections officer at FCI Milan, was sentenced to six months in jail for having sex with an inmate and providing contraband. She is now facing probation violations for contacting the inmate via phone and social media and failing to disclose a cell phone.
- Elayn Hunt correctional officer found with contraband, firearm arrested
A correctional officer at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center was arrested after a loaded firearm and contraband were found in his possession as he arrived for his shift.
- Two women booked after contraband discovered during Elayn Hunt prison visit
Two women were arrested after allegedly attempting to bring contraband into Elayn Hunt Correctional Center during a visit. The incident occurred during a prison visitation period.
- Ganja peddler arrested; 26 kg contraband seized in Gachibowli
A ganja peddler was arrested in Gachibowli, and 26 kg of contraband were seized. The incident highlights a law enforcement action against drug trafficking.
- Texas prisoners face new book ban after hundreds test positive for synthetic drugs
Texas prisoners face a new book ban after hundreds tested positive for synthetic drugs. An administrative assistant at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Wynne Unit in Huntsville scans mailed-in books for contraband.