Two Livermore residents, aged 46 and 49, were charged with felonies for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into Santa Rita Jail using books as concealment. The 46-year-old reportedly hid synthetic cannabis and opioids in books, instructing the other to pay attention to specific chapters, unaware that their plan was intercepted. Besides the ongoing issue of drug smuggling in jails, law enforcement faces challenges as contraband often comes disguised as legal mail or from vendors like Amazon. Instances of drug interceptions continue, emphasizing vigilant monitoring by officials.
In June 2024, a 46-year-old hid synthetic cannabis and an opioid in a book, informing the 49-year-old to pay attention to specific chapters where the drugs were hidden.
Law enforcement concerns about drug smuggling at Santa Rita Jail are constant, employing informants, recorded calls, and a police K9 named Kai to combat the issue.
Contraband is increasingly concealed in books that seem to come from legitimate vendors, with authorities noting that envelopes labeled as confidential legal mail are also commonly used.
In November 2023, officers intercepted over three ounces of marijuana and other drugs in books sent to a murder defendant, allegedly from a local rapper.
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