Laurinburg, NC — James A. Morman III, a 28-year old man from North Carolina, reportedly disguised himself as a pastor and tried to smuggle drugs into jail. Morman was caught when the authorities searched him during a prison visit and found that the Bible he brought has stuffed illegal drugs inside.
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Upon searching Morman, authorities found that the Bible he brought to prison was filled inside with Suboxone strips, a drug used to treat opioid addiction. Authorities also believe he delivered drugs to inmate Bryson Brown.
After busting him, authorities conducted a sweep of the whole detention facility. There, they found even more illegal substances and contraband.
In connection to the operation, Morman and Brown have been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance within a prison or detention facility and felony delivery of a controlled substance to an inmate. Additional charges are expected.