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Clumsy Drug Heist Foiled at Prison | Leeds News
A 30-year-old man, Joshua Smith, was caught on CCTV attempting to smuggle a $12,000 drug-laden package over the wall of Hull prison—his fourth failed try before he finally succeeded. The package, snagged by a guard moments after landing, contained class A drugs and a phone. Smith pleaded guilty to two counts of smuggling prohibited items into prison and received a three-year, eight-month sentence. Detective Constable Heather Butler warned that aiding drug trafficking into prisons will not be tolerated, urging the public to report suspicious activity. This botched attempt serves as a stark…
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