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4 accused of smuggling drugs into Cobb County jail
By Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 18, 2026
· 1 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Four people, including an attorney, have been accused of smuggling drugs into the Cobb County Jail. James Baltimore, 36; Shawn Harris, 25; Monae Muhammad, 29; and attorney Joseph Anfield-El, 47, are accused of smuggling synthetic cannabinoid-laced paper, also k...
Key takeaway James Baltimore, 36; Shawn Harris, 25; Monae Muhammad, 29; and attorney Joseph Anfield-El, 47, are accused of smuggling synthetic cannabinoid-laced paper, also known as K2, into the jail through attorney visitation privileges.
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The allegations against these four individuals, including an attorney, raise concerns about the vulnerability of local detention facilities to contraband smuggling. The use of attorney visitation privileges to introduce synthetic cannabinoid-laced paper into the Cobb County Jail highlights the challenges faced by corrections officials in preventing the entry of such substances. As Sheriff Owens noted, the ability to soak these substances into ordinary paper makes them difficult to detect, posing a significant threat to the safety and security of both inmates and staff. This case also underscores the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and corrections officials to prevent the introduction of contraband into local jails. The charges brought under Georgia's RICO Act suggest a level of sophistication and organization in the alleged smuggling operation, which will likely be a focus of further investigation and prosecution.
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Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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What is this story about? ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Four people, including an attorney, have been accused of smuggling drugs into the Cobb County Jail. James Baltimore, 36; Shawn Harris, 25; Monae Muhammad, 29; and attorney Joseph Anfield-El, 47, are accused of smuggling synthetic cannabinoid-laced paper, also k...
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