Teenagers Attempting to Launch Cigarettes Into Ravenport Prison
Ravenport — Authorities have arrested two teenagers after an unusual attempt to deliver cigarettes into a local prison ended before any items reached their intended destination.
According to officials, the teenagers attempted to use a homemade cannon-like device to launch packages containing cigarettes over the prison walls. The plan was discovered after security personnel noticed suspicious activity near the facility.
Ravenport prison officials stated that no contraband entered the prison grounds and that the teenagers were taken into custody without incident.
> "We have dealt with many attempts to bring illegal items into correctional facilities. However, this method was certainly unusual."
Residents online reacted with disbelief, with many questioning how the teenagers believed the plan would succeed.
One comment read:
> "They planned a prison delivery service before planning how to avoid getting caught."
Authorities are investigating where the teenagers obtained the equipment and whether anyone else was involved.
Officials reminded residents that attempting to introduce unauthorized items into a correctional facility is a serious offense, regardless of the method used.
