Three men were recently arrested for Attempted Introduction of Contraband outside of a correctional facility complex after their truck was searched and drugs, tobacco and pornography were found. That doesn’t exactly scream Introduction of Contraband, but when the drone was discovered, police connected the dots. According to the news report, the men had been under surveillance when they were arrested. It seems some contraband had been found within the facility and the investigators think it was delivered via drone. Amazing how technology works, huh? Used to be that people would try and smuggle in contraband in all sorts of ways to pass on to inmates in custody and now, they can just send a drone to do the dirty work.
Larimer County Attorney for Introduction / Introducing Contraband in the First Degree – What is the Definition?
The Colorado law definition of Introducing Contraband in the 1st Degree – C.R.S. 18-8-203 – in Larimer, Boulder, and Grand County is:
(a) Introduces or attempts to introduce a dangerous instrument, malt, vinous, or spirituous liquor, as defined in section 12-47-103, C.R.S., fermented malt beverage, as defined in section 12-46-103, C.R.S., controlled substance, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5), or marijuana or marijuana concentrate, as defined in section 27-80-203 (15) and (16), C.R.S., into a detention facility or at any location where an inmate is or is likely to be located, while the inmate is in the custody and under the jurisdiction of a political subdivision of the state of Colorado or the department of corrections, but not on parole; or
(b) Being a person confined in a detention facility, makes any dangerous instrument, controlled substance, marijuana or marijuana concentrate, or alcohol.
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Prison Facility Contraband Introduction Attorney – What is the Sentence?
As a class 4 felony in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Introduction of Contraband is punishable by 2 to 6 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections and up to $500,000 in fines. With so much at stake, you should contact the O’Malley Law Office immediately if you are facing this charge.