Marijuana, ecstasy, cellphones, weapons, and a PlayStation gaming console seized by Hancock County deputies and state corrections officers before entering Hancock State Prison. (Credit: Hancock County Sheriff's Office)
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ga. - Authorities intercepted a massive contraband delivery bound for Hancock State Prison, seizing dozens of pounds of drugs, weapons and electronics.
What we know:
Deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Georgia Department of Corrections stopped the shipment on Oct. 16 before it breached the facility.
Investigators said they acted on a tip, allowing officers intercepting the shipment before any items reached any inmates.
Police uncovered and seized 33 pounds of marijuana, more than 1 pound of ecstasy, 22 pounds of tobacco, multiple cellphones, a PlayStation gaming console, several knives, clothing items, fresh food and jewelry.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not announced any arrests or identified suspects involved in organizing the delivery.
Officials have also not detailed how the shipment was being transported or how organizers intended to get the items inside the prison.
What you can do:
The sheriff’s office asked anyone with information to contact investigators at 706-444-6471.
The Source: Information in this article was gathered from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.