A South Carolina women’s prison guard was accused of trying to distribute narcotics to inmates by hiding them inside Rice Krispies Treats to sneak them into the facility.
43-year-old Marcy Shaffer lives in Columbia. She was employed by the South Carolina Department of Corrections as a women’s state prison guard at the Camille Graham Correctional Institution.
On July 1, Shaffer was entering the facility, and she was reportedly carrying a plastic bag filled with Rice Krispies Treats.
When her belongings were inspected, it was reportedly noticed that an orange-colored anomaly was visible inside one of the sweet squares.
After taking a closer look, it was reported that one of the gooey goodies contained what was believed to be four narcotic pills.
Shaffer allegedly had a medicine bottle with two additional pills on her person. The bottle was reportedly labeled with her name.
Upon initial inspection and identification, it was asserted that the pills were 30 mg Dextroamp-Amphetamin, which is typically used for ADHD. It is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance.
It was purported that Shaffer was trying to bring the medication into the prison and that she intended to give the pills hidden inside the Rice Krispies treat to inmates.
Shaffer was taken into custody, and she is expected to face charges for possession of narcotics with intent to distribute, furnishing prisoners with contraband, and misconduct in office.
According to a press release from the South Carolina Department of Corrections, Shaffer, who reportedly willingly admitted to the criminal offenses, was fired from her job as a result of the allegations.
If Shaffer is found guilty and convicted on all charges she could face a prison term of up to ten years.
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