Contraband Delivery Discovered at State Penitentiary

An attempted contraband delivery to the South Dakota State Penitentiary was intercepted on May 29, thanks to the vigilance of corrections staff. During a routine delivery, staff identified suspicious behavior and swiftly intervened, preventing dangerous materials from entering the facility.

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MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) An attempted contraband delivery to the State Penitentiary was stopped thanks to the sharp eye of the corrections staff. It happened during a routine delivery on May 29th. Officials say staff noticed suspicious behavior and took quick action, preventing potentially dangerous materials from reaching inmates. Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko praised the team, saying they went through recent training. The case is under investigation by the Department of Corrections and the Division of Criminal Investigation. Criminal charges may follow. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.

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