contraband
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As scams surge nationwide, the “lonely hearts” ruse remains a classic: Con artists, who could be prisoners on contraband cellphones or overseas syndicates, prey on vulnerable people seeking companionship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
It said the vessel was carrying "2,500 containers of contraband" and had taken an "unauthorised route".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
“Like all correctional agencies, contraband, particularly cell phones, narcotics, and weapons, remains a constant challenge, and we continue to tackle the problem of contraband being introduced into our facilities,” the spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Georgia’s Department of Corrections has arrested 18 staff and 92 civilians this year for smuggling contraband into prisons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
What most surprised many analysts was that, in both studies, whites were actually more likely than people of color to be carrying illegal drugs or contraband in their vehicles.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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