Correctional officers seized drugs being smuggled into Elmore Correctional Facility Annex.
Observant Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) employees noticed someone throw a package over the fence at the state prison Wednesday.
According to an ADOC release Alabama State Troopers with assistance from ADOC Communications apprehended Duonta Lanier, 35, of Huntsville. He was charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking synthetic narcotics, trafficking oxycodone, first-degree possession of marijuna and possession of drug paraphernalia.
“This arrest was a collaborative effort of ADOC Correctional Officers, K-9 and Narcotics Units, and the Alabama State Troopers,” ADOC said.
Authorities seized 99 grams of ecstasy, 188 grams of methamphetamine, 337 grams of marijuana, 52 grams of sprayed paper and a set of digital scales.
Lanier was transported to the Elmore County Jail. He has a $4,516,000 bond available to him.
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be pending.
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