Virginia prison officials intercepted a package containing an estimated $324,000 worth of contraband, including a pound of suspected methamphetamine and more than a dozen cellphones, following an attempted drone incursion at a state prison, authorities said.The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) said corrections staff discovered the "suspicious package" at Sussex I State Prison at around 1:30 a.m.Monday.Inside, officials said they found a one-pound bag of suspected methamphetamine, 17 cellphones with charging cables and 20 sheets of paper that appeared to be saturated with an unknown liquid.FEDERAL INMATES MAY SOON GET TABLETS WITH MESSAGING CAPABILITIES AS BUREAU OF PRISONS MAKES MODERNIZATION PUSHVirginia prison officials intercepted a package containing an estimated $324,000 in contraband following an attempted drone incursion at Sussex I State Prison.
(Virginia Department of Corrections)The agency said it also seized multiple hex wrenches, three USB Wi-Fi adapters and two SIM cards.Officials also discovered an unusual assortment of other items, including 30 disposable lighters, two cartons of cigarettes, one pound of loose-leaf tobacco, three packs of cigars, two bottles of professional-grade tattoo ink, two bottles of perfume and two bottles of glue.WILD VIDEO SHOWS INMATES RIOTING INSIDE JAIL AFTER FRUSTRATIONS OVER ACCESS BOIL OVERVirginia corrections officials intercepted a package containing a pound of suspected methamphetamine, 17 cellphones and other contraband with an estimated "prison value" of approximately $324,000.(Virginia Department of Corrections)VADOC estimated the contraband had a combined value of roughly $324,000 inside the prison.VADOC Director Joseph Walters said the seizure highlighted the sophisticated methods people may use in attempts to smuggle contraband into correctional facilities.DIDDY SENT TO SOLITARY CONFINEMENT AFTER PRISON FIGHT WITH ANOTHER INMATE: MULTIPLE REPORTSVirginia prison officials said an attempted drone incu...