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2 arrested for smuggling marijuana into Cameron County jail
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· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The suspects, a 27-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, were identified after a discovery was made by detention staff. Details of the incident and investigation are available from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office.
Two individuals have been taken into custody for allegedly bringing marijuana into a detention center. Authorities charged them with having a prohibited substance in a correctional facility. The suspects, a 27-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, were identified after a discovery was made by detention staff.
Further investigation involved examining evidence and footage. One suspect was already being held, having been convicted of a drug offense and sentenced. The other was arrested at a residence.
Details of the incident and investigation are available from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office.
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Category: safety Published: September 2, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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