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Visitor Arrested For Smuggling Drugs Into Prison: NYSP

New York State police say that the Bronx woman was arrested on Saturday at the Fishkill Correctional Facility.

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An investigation found that the 29-year-old allegedly brought around 22 grams of marijuana and 4 grams of tobacco into the facility, police said.
An investigation found that the 29-year-old allegedly brought around 22 grams of marijuana and 4 grams of tobacco into the facility, police said. (Google Maps)

CITY OF BEACON, NY — Officials sent a warning that it's not always nice for a visitor to come bearing gifts.

New York State Police say that on Saturday, troopers responded to the Fishkill Correctional Facility in the City of Beacon, after being notified of a woman who had brought contraband into the facility.

An investigation found that 29-year-old Christine H. Price, of the Bronx, allegedly brought around 22 grams of marijuana and 4 grams of tobacco into the prison, state police said.

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She was arrested for misdemeanor second-degree promoting prison contraband, and released on an appearance ticket returnable to the City of Beacon Court on April 23.

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