August 26, 2019

Contraband Arrest at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison

As of July 2010, The GDC Office of Professional Standards, in conjunction with local & federal law enforcement partners, have investigated or arrested approximately 1,275 staff and civilians for introducing contraband into prisons throughout the state.

On August 24 at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison, a staff member discovered three $100 bills and a wedding band inside of a potato chip bag. The visitor was arrested by Butts County Sheriff's Office.