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
It said the vessel was carrying 2,500 containers of contraband and which had crossed by what it described as an “authorized and dangerous” route.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Members of the board questioned the Menendez brothers during their hearing last year about violating prison rules, including using contraband cellphones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The officer takes a cursory peek inside my lunch bag—the contraband check.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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