Bristol County, MA – The Bristol County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) says it’s tightening security and increasing prosecutions to stop drugs from entering the county jail. The agency recently reported a guilty plea from a suspect caught attempting to bring illicit substances into the facility.
According to the BCSO, the incident marks part of a broader effort to curb contraband and improve safety inside correctional facilities. Sheriff’s officials said enforcement has been stepped up through increased use of narcotic detection K9s, enhanced screening at entry points, and closer monitoring of visitors and inmates.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that keeping drugs out of correctional institutions remains a serious challenge nationwide, creating safety risks for both inmates and staff. Bristol County authorities say more prosecutions are expected as part of this ongoing crackdown.
The department encouraged the public to report any information related to drug activity or smuggling attempts.
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