Rex Heuermann faces disciplinary hearing after prison drug smuggling attempt
Rex Heuermann, 62, was caught trying to bring an undisclosed package into a New York prison and was later found with unknown drugs.
In mid-July, correctional officers intercepted Heuermann as he attempted to smuggle a package into a prison located in the Adirondack Mountains. Subsequent searches uncovered unspecified drugs in his possession. The disciplinary records do not detail the contents of the package or the type of drugs. Heuermann is currently incarcerated at the remote facility and has a hearing scheduled for September 18.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing security challenges and contraband issues within high-security prisons.
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