Contraband found at Westville Correctional Facility

Westville, Ind. – On Friday, February 14, 2020, Lead Captain Joseph Farley, with the Westville Correctional Facility (WCF) discovered a large amount of alleged K2, which is synthetic marijuana, and tobacco hidden in a common area at the WCF.  A field test was conducted by the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) Office of Intelligence and Investigations and confirmed the substances to be K2 and Tobacco. The total amount of contraband found was 139.9 Grams of K2, and 4.7 grams of Tobacco.

The keen eye, correctional experience, and attention to details of Captain Farley resulted in the discovery of this contraband. Warden Galipeau commented, "There is no doubt in my mind the discovery of the illicit drugs made by Captain Farley helped make the Westville Correctional Facility safer for offenders as well as staff working at the facility." Galipeau continued, "Any time mind altering drugs are introduced into a confinement facility the consequences can be unpredictable and sometimes even deadly."

Lower lef package is suspected tobacco; the other four packages tested positive as being synthetic marijuana, often called K2

About K2

Synthetic cannabinoids are human-made mind-altering chemicals that are either sprayed on dried, shredded plant material so they can be smoked or sold as liquids to be vaporized and inhaled in e-cigarettes and other devices. These products are also known as herbal or liquid incense. For more information visit this National Institute on Drug Abuse link.

About Trafficking

Trafficking in a correctional facility is defined as the act of buying or selling of illegal substances or substances which may be legal but are not permitted in a correctional environment, such as the sale or trade of tobacco products.

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