LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Five people, including three Calcasieu Correctional Center inmates, are accused of trying to smuggle drugs into the facility, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Detectives with the Combined Anti-Drug Task Force (C.A.T. Team) were asked to investigate after a bag of contraband was found outside the facility on Aug. 25. It contained:

1 ounce of PCP

Over 18 grams of crystal methamphetamine

Over 70 grams of synthetic marijuana

2.5 sheets of paper suspected to be sprayed with synthetic cannabinoids

3 packs of cigarettes

As a result, detectives with the C.A.T. Team, corrections personnel, and the Real Time Crime Center identified the individuals they believe were responsible. Judge Tony Fazzio set their bonds, and each was booked on the followin

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