Large Amount of Contraband Seized
A recent raid at the Fulton County Jail led by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Strike Team resulted in the confiscation of a significant amount of contraband. Items seized included drugs, cell phones, makeshift weapons such as shanks and hatchets, a bullet, and other dangerous materials.
Sheriff Suspects Drone Involvement
Sheriff Pat Labot suggested that illegal drone drops were a primary method for smuggling contraband into the jail. The illegal items, including cell phones and drugs, were believed to have been delivered via drones.
Ingenuity of Inmates
Inmates displayed notable ingenuity in hiding and utilizing contraband. For instance, cell phones and chargers were found within seconds of the raid’s commencement on the high-security 7th floor. Makeshift weapons were crafted from building materials such as plumbing and lighting fixtures.
Contraband Details
The raid uncovered 22 illegal cell phones, suspected marijuana, tobacco, various pills, and a bottle labeled as promethazine. More than half a dozen suspected crack pipes were also seized. The
