INDEPENDENCE, Va. — Two visitors at a Virginia prison were arrested Sunday after they were caught with a gun, drugs, and more.
Officials say the duo, described solely as females, were attempting to give contraband to an inmate at River North Correctional Center in Independence. A K-9 with Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) was alerted on the visitor, which led to a search of the their vehicle.
The vehicle contained a 9mm handgun with a loaded magazine. In addition, the staff found the following drugs and contraband:
- A baggie containing an unknown white substance
- A crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine
- A spoon containing white residue
- A glove containing white powder
- A bottle of kratom
- Buprenorphine
- THC edibles
- A scale
- Two syringes
Handgun and other contraband seized at VADOC
VADOC staff placed the two people under arrest.
One of the visitors were scheduled to visit an inmate and faces seven total charges, including possession of a concealed weapon by a convicted felon and attempt to deliver drugs into a corrections facility, authorities say. The other person, who arrived with the other suspect, is facing three charges including possession of a firearm while in possession of a schedule I or II drug.
“Weapons, drugs, and other contraband items have no place in our facilities,” VADOC Director Chad Dotson said. “The VADOC will do everything in its power to stop the flow of these items into our prisons. Thank you to our staff members and the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.”
The investigation into this case is active.
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