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Prison guard trainee sentenced for bringing half a kilo of meth into Georgia prison
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· August 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred on June 24, 2024, and led to the person's sentencing. A 29-year-old was given a 120-month prison term for a crime involving a large amount of methamphetamine.
A 29-year-old was given a 120-month prison term for a crime involving a large amount of methamphetamine. The individual, who was training to be a correctional officer, was caught with the substance during a security check. A handgun was also found. The incident occurred on June 24, 2024, and led to the person's sentencing.
Further details about the case are available, including the amount of methamphetamine involved and the location where the security check took place.
The sentenced individual will also serve a period of supervised release after completing the prison term.
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Published: August 22, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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