ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) – Three individuals have been arrested after authorities intercepted an attempt to smuggle drugs and contraband into Holman Correctional Facility.
A K-9 unit detected a suspicious vehicle near the prison, prompting officers to conduct a search. Inside, they discovered large quantities of drugs, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, and marijuana, along with cell phones and vape pens.
The suspects, identified as Adam Malone, Audrey Kelly, and Frederick Cobbs, were taken into custody and booked into the Escambia County Jail. They face multiple charges, including drug trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, and attempting to smuggle contraband into a correctional facility.
Seized Items:
1008 grams of marijuana
88 grams of methamphetamine
20 grams of oxycodone
20 grams of drug-laced paper
4 grams of fentanyl
8 cell phones
12 vape pens
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be filed.
