CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) -- Two correctional officers at the ACI were taken to the hospital after an "unknown substance" was found in a jail cell on Saturday.

According to a spokesperson for the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, officers smelled an "unknown aroma" during recreational time at the prison.

During the search of the cell area in question, correctional officers found an "unknown substance" and began to feel faint.

The Cranston hazmat team was called in to the scene. A 12 News crew at the scene saw other departments also responding.

The spokesperson said that two correctional officers were treated on scene and were taken to Rhode Island Hospital as a precaution.

Richard Ferruccio, the President of the Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers, said that the two of

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